Hudson County Community College is a public, comprehensive
urban community college committed to offering high-quality programs that are
affordable, accessible and community-centered. Students at HCCC may pursue courses on two campuses,
both of which are located in close proximity to public transportation hubs.
The College services the residents and businesses of
Hudson County, one of the most densely populated and ethnically diverse areas
of America. Our student body reflects the makeup of Hudson County with slightly
more than 50% being of Hispanic heritage, about 16% African-American, 11%
White, and 8% Asian-American/Pacific Islander. More than one-third of HCCC
students were born outside of the United States and have reported nearly 105
different countries as their places of birth. Sixty percent of the College’s
student body are women.
The Fall 2011 term opened with a record-breaking
enrollment of more than 9,400 students, 97% of whom are seeking degrees. HCCC
students are taking more credit hours per semester than ever before, and in
terms of full-time equivalents, the College now ranks as the eighth largest
community college in New Jersey. In May of 2011, the College had its largest-ever
graduating class — more than 1,000 students!
Within the past several years, HCCC has engineered
unprecedented growth in its course offerings, established a central counseling
program, reorganized student activities and government programs, and expanded
the number and quality of its facilities. In addition to day and evening
classes, the College now provides for studies seven days a week and its online
course offerings have been fully realized..
HCCC is fully accredited by the Commission on Higher
Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Other
accreditations include: the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology; the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission; and the Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care.
Hudson County Community College has long been known for
its Culinary Arts Institute. The award-winning, nationally recognized CAI
curriculum is one of only two programs in the New York region to be accredited
by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission. CAI students may
pursue a variety of one-semester to one-year certificates as well as two-year
associate degrees. An articulation agreement with Fairleigh Dickinson
University enables CAI students to earn bachelor and master degrees while still
studying on the premises of the HCCC Culinary Arts Institute. The CAI also
provides both certificate and AAS programs in Hospitality Management.
The HCCC Community Education Division works in
conjunction with the CAI, and in partnership with a number of local
community-based groups, to provide training, job readiness / life skills
instruction and certification examinations to help women and their families to
achieve self-sufficiency and to live fulfilling and productive lives.
The College’s Center for
Business & Industry (CBI) is dedicated to providing the Hudson
County community with the skilled and educated workforce that will allow the
area to prosper, and develops and delivers educational classes and programs to
fulfill the learning needs of businesses, organizations and individuals.
In addition
to offering one of the most extensive programs of financial aid, the Hudson County Community College Foundation provides scholarships for deserving
students. The HCCC Foundation has awarded $1.25 million in scholarships to more
than 1,000 students.