Columbia-Greene Community College
School Description
Provided by Columbia-Greene Community CollegeColumbia-Greene Community College welcomes a geographically and culturally diverse student population and recognizes its responsibilities for providing transfer, vocational, technical, remedial, and life-long learning for all. The College is dedicated to developing and administering high-quality, post-secondary educational programs that are accessible to the residents of the service area. The College is responsive to the changing needs of the community and maintains a caring environment that is dedicated to personal attention.
Selecting a college should be an exciting experience. But how can you enjoy yourself when all you hear is that choosing a college is the biggest decision of your life? Or that a serious college has to be far away and expensive? If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the whole process, here is some comforting news: A serious choice in higher education is closer and more affordable than you think -- at Columbia-Greene Community College. We're sure you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn more about a college that's as serious as you are.
Our faculty has received seventeen prestigious Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching and has distinguished itself through research, authorship and leadership.
Nearly 90 percent of our graduates continue their studies or go directly into the job market.
Our transferring students have gone on to institutions such as Yale, MIT, Brown, the University of California, SUNY Albany, SUNY New Paltz, RPI, Marist and the College of Saint Rose.
According to New York State studies, C-GCC students who continue their education at State University of New York four-year colleges continually demonstrate a high rate of success, usually placing among the top three of SUNY's thirty community colleges.
All this and more from a college renowned for its small, intimate environment and a commitment to nurturing each student with individual attention. We offer a diversity not only of cultures and ethnicity but of opportunities. Whether your goal is to be a secretary or a lawyer, an automotive technician or a teacher, a sculptor or an accountant, the dominant themes at Columbia-Greene are excellence and the opportunity to attain your dream.
Columbia-Greene Community College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaColumbia-Greene Community College is a two-year community college located in the city of Hudson, New York. The college takes its name from the two counties it serves, Columbia County, New York and Greene County, New York.
Student life
Clubs and organizations
- Criminal Justice Club
- Health Promotion Club
- Human Services Club
- International Club
- Massage Therapy Club
- Radio Station Club
- Student Ambassadors
- Campus Ambassadors Christian Ministries
- Service Technicians Society (STS)
Honor societies
- Alpha Chi Omega
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Sigma Delta Mu
Committees
- Student Activities Committee
Student Government
- Student Senate
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 70%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 5,664
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 71%
Degree Programs at Columbia-Greene Community College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.See more schools with programs in Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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Nursing
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services.See more schools with programs in Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Social Work
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Community Organization and Advocacy
A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions.See more schools with programs in Community Organization and Advocacy
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Certificate Programs at Columbia-Greene Community College
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Assistant/Aide
A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. Includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments.See more schools with programs in Teacher Assistant/Aide
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Teacher Assistant/Aide
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Teacher Training
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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Geography
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,832 | $ 5,664 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 210 | $ 210 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,507 | 31% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 811 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 922 | 3% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,408 | 6% | |
Any Aid: |
71% |
