Finger Lakes Community College

3325 Marvin Sands Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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Tel: (585) 394-3500
www.flcc.edu
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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.

School Highlights

Finger Lakes Community College serves 5,672 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Top Rankings

Finger Lakes Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 204 teachers has declined by 15% over five years.
Finger Lakes Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalBaccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty204 staff158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Finger Lakes Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Finger Lakes Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,672 students1,437 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio28:111:1
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# Full-Time Students3,459 students858 students
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# Part-Time Students2,177 students579 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		353 students408 students
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% Asian
1%
8%
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% Hispanic
5%
24%
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% Black
4%
19%
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% White
70%
39%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
16%
5%
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Diversity Score0.480.74
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College Completion Rate
31%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,000$35,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,968 is less than the state average of $5,464. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,956 is less than the state average of $10,103. The out-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,968$5,464
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,956$10,103
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid89%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$14,216
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,020$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered8 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Cross Country, Lacrosse,
Soccer, Softball,
Track and Field, Volleyball,
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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: 08/13/2021

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Finger Lakes Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Henrietta (23.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 5,672 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,968
  • Out-state tuition: $5,956
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,464 per year for in-state students and $10,103 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,522 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in New York is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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