Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. HCCC was established back in 1974 and currently serves more than 9,000 students. This public community college allows students to pursue various associate’s degree opportunities and there is also a large number of vocational certificate programs. The large variety that this school offers its students really makes it easy for just about anyone to find his or her preferred academic path. HCCC even offers a robust online learning experience for students who would like to take advantage of it.
The HCCC nursing program has two main programs that will educate nurses to become successful members of the medical community by teaching nursing theory and practical skills. There is the practical nursing program that will lead to a certificate and the registered nursing program that will lead to an associate’s degree. The nursing program at HCCC is fully approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).Graduates of the nursing program will be properly prepared to take the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students8,864 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio35:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate58% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 47 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 11 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 16 miles radius of Hudson County Community College
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
3 miles away |
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Essex County College
6 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
7 miles away |
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CUNY Hostos Community College
9 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
12 miles away |
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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
12 miles away |
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Union County College
14 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
14 miles away |
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Bergen Community College
15 miles away |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
16 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1981 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $135/credit | |
| In State Students | $270/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $399/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,075 | $12,150 | $17,955 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,450 | $18,900 | $27,930 |
| BSN | 125 | $16,875 | $33,750 | $49,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of Hudson County Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 77% | $4,533 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $232 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $2,067 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $3,689 |
| Federal Student Loans | 6% | $4,745 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,416
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,275 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,554 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,492 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,685 |
| Over $110,000$10,326 |
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Student Population
8,864
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,220
Women
3,644
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
55% |
|
Black/African American |
14% |
|
White |
12% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
