HCCC Description

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an urban institution in New Jersey with an extensive selection of courses. Hundreds of classes are offered on campus and online.

HCCC awards associate’s degrees and certificates in the following types of fields:

  • Allied Health
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Culinary Arts
  • Engineering/Technologies
  • Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Studio Arts

For those who want to pursue a four-year degree program, they can do so at other schools that accept transferring HCCC students such as Fairleigh Dickinson University and New Jersey City University.

Outside of the classroom, there are various cultural and recreational activities, and clubs and organizations, available for students to further involve themselves in college life.

Applications for admissions to HCCC must be accompanied by an application fee, official transcripts, and proof of residency and immunizations. There are special discounted tuition rates for Hudson County and New Jersey residents.

There are many financial aid programs for which students can apply. Applicants may be eligible for grants, military educational benefits, scholarships, and more. One of the scholarship programs at HCCC is called NJ STARS. It is designed to award ambitious and outstanding New Jersey residents for their accomplishments; those who qualify can get up to five semesters of free tuition.

Quick Facts about Hudson County Community College

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.hccc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Parking Permit Required

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$7,593

Out-of-State Tuition

$3,834

Retention Rate

53%

Enrollment

7,528

Year Established

1975

HCCC Students

Total Students
7,528

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
18%
Asian
11%
Caucasian
12%
Latino
46%
Other
13%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%

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