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Hudson Valley Community College is a public community college located in Troy, New York, and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Founded in 1953, HVCC enrolls approximately 9,400 students and offers more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs in business, technology, health sciences, liberal arts, and skilled trades. The college is consistently recognized as one of the top community colleges in the region and operates with an open admissions policy, making higher education accessible to all residents of the Capital District. HVCC's state-of-the-art facilities, strong transfer partnerships with four-year institutions, and robust workforce development programs make it a gateway to career advancement and university study.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$11852
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,852
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
