Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY

Overall Completion Rate

33.3%

Working Student Success

38.8%

Transfer Out Rate

26.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
27.4%
Part-time Students
38.8%
First-time Students
36.7%
Transfer Students
36.2%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (38.8% vs 27.4% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 3,646 students

After 4 Years

70
Certificates
1,108
Associate Degrees
1,178
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

67
Certificates
1,213
Associate Degrees
1,280
Total Awards
35%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

69
Certificates
1,251
Associate Degrees
1,320
Total Awards
36%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

36%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
26%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 406
8-Year Rate: 45%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,216
8-Year Rate: 44%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,958
8-Year Rate: 42%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 189
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 797
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 2,324
8-Year Rate: 37%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 273
8-Year Rate: 36%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 391
8-Year Rate: 30%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 29.3%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.