- Finger Lakes Community College serves as a dynamic learning resource, empowering our students to succeed and fueling the cultural and economic vitality of the region.
School Highlights
Finger Lakes Community College serves 6,004 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,004 students
- In-state tuition: $5,112
- Out-state tuition: $6,144
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Finger Lakes Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 146 teachers has declined by 28% over five years.
Finger Lakes Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1965
Campus Size
250 acres
Total Faculty
146 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Student Body
The student population of Finger Lakes Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 28:1 over five years.
The Finger Lakes Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,004 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
2,256 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,748 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,004 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,256 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,748 students
495 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
353 students
382 students
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,112 is less than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,144 is less than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,112
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,144
$10,299
Tuition Notes
$5,376 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,200
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
76%
80%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
Track and FieldVolleyball
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- FLCC's campus of more than 250 acres is located adjacent to the scenic and recreationally-rich Canandaigua community, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region. The College has off-campus centers in Geneva, Newark, and Victor. The modern, multi-level campus includes science and computer laboratories, a simulated nursing hospital station, drafting rooms, technology-enhanced classrooms, a 900 square-foot television studio and control room, a recording studio, greenhouse, music rehearsal hall, gymnasium, and a library complex. Additionally, the College offers extensive computer resources for student learning. Other special FLCC features include landscaped and natural hiking trails, outdoor classrooms, athletic fields, a modern Child Care Center, the Muller Conservation Field Station located at the southern end of Honeoye Lake, and the Constellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (MAC). Fifty-five percent of FLCC students graduate with A.S. or A.A. transfer degrees prepared for further study at four-year institutions. Others graduate with A.A.S. degrees or certificates prepared to obtain employment in their field of study. Finger Lakes Community College offers Honors courses, January Plan, distance learning classroom and SUNY Learning Network Courses, and Internships. The College also holds Joint Admissions Agreements and Transfer Agreements with public and private four-year colleges and universities that allow graduates to transfer their credits in pursuit of bachelor's degrees, while receiving full junior status. All courses of instruction at Finger Lakes Community College are registered with the Office of Higher Education of the State Education Department. Finger Lakes Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of College and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Finger Lakes Community College cost?
Finger Lakes Community College's tuition is approximately $5,112 for In-State students and $6,144 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Finger Lakes Community College?
The acceptance rate of Finger Lakes Community College is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
What sports does Finger Lakes Community College offer?
Finger Lakes Community College offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Finger Lakes Community College's ranking?
Finger Lakes Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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