Finger Lakes Community College

3325 Marvin Sands Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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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 6,793 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 204 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Finger Lakes Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty204 staff81 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Finger Lakes Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 29:1 over five years.
The Finger Lakes Community College diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,793 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio33:128:1
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# Full-Time Students3,318 students1,163 students
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# Part-Time Students3,475 students538 students
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% Asian		-
6%
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% Hispanic
3%
19%
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% Black
3%
17%
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% White
86%
49%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score0.250.69
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College Completion Rate
27%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,000$35,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,456 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,478 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,456$5,512
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,478$10,202
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$13,006
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,868$5,549
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Source: 2016 (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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Finger Lakes Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Henrietta (23.6 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Henrietta
    Private, for profit
    431 students | 23.60 Mi1225 Jefferson Rd
    Rochester,  NY  14623
    (585) 292-5627     23.60431
  • Monroe Community College
    Public
    15,335 students | 24.50 Mi1000 E Henrietta Rd
    Rochester,  NY  14623
    (585) 292-2000     24.5015,335
  • Everest Institute-Rochester
    Private, for profit
    545 students | 28.50 Mi1630 Portland Ave
    Rochester,  NY  14621
    (585) 266-0430     28.50545
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Greece
    Private, for profit
    421 students | 34.50 Mi854 Long Pond Road
    Rochester,  NY  14612
    (585) 720-0660     34.50421
  • Cayuga County Community College
    Public
    4,633 students | 35.80 Mi197 Franklin St
    Auburn,  NY  13021
    (315) 255-1743     35.804,633
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 6,793 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,456
  • Out-state tuition: $8,478
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New York is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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