- 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 (2026)
- 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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
146 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
School Calendar
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,004 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
2,256 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
3,748 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
350 students
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,256 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,748 students
461 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
353 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
70%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,112 is less than the state average of $5,715. 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 $10,262. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,112
$5,715
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,144
$10,262
Tuition Notes
$5,376 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,200
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
507
SAT Writing
n/a
487
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
22
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
Track and FieldVolleyball
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 78%.
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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