Finger Lakes Community College
4355 Lake Shore Dr, Canandaigua, NY, 14424-8395 -
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Finger Lakes Community College’s mission is to provide a quality education within a student-centered, college environment devoted to promoting long-term student success....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Ontario County, NY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,647 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,503 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,150 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 82% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,661 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 76% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,477 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,198 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 43% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,025 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Ontario County: Spending down, tax levy up (Canandaigua Daily Messenger)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:24:42 pm
The county’s elected finance chief called the budget “lucky,” in the light of the sour economy. - Canandaigua unveils draft of trails master plan (MPNnow.com)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:15:26 pm
The trails plan suggests linking up a complete network of trails with parks in the town and the city. - Generals remain on a roll (The Evening Times)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:02:08 pm
NOVEMBER 17 MEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Herkimer County CC 75, Finger Lakes CC 37; and SUNY-Cortland 87, Elmira College 67. - Finger Lakes hands Herkimer first defeat (The Evening Times)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:01:58 pm
NOVEMBER 17 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Finger Lakes CC 80, Herkimer County CC 70; and Mohawk Valley CC 67, Cayuga CC 46. - Constellation Brands’ chairman, CEO honored (MPNnow.com)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 03:00:25 pm
The Genesee Valley chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals on Friday honored brothers Richard and Robert Sands with the Outstanding Philanthropist award.
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