Five Towns College

305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Five Towns College is a private college in Dix Hills, New York. The college's degree programs focus on music, media, and the performing arts.

School Highlights

Five Towns College serves 974 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,370
  • Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Five Towns College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Five Towns College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1972
Campus Size
40 acres
Total Faculty
57 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Five Towns College has grown by 54% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Five Towns College diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
974 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
528 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
446 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
923 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
511 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
17 students
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
412 students
495 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
34 students
28 students
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
18%
23%
% Black
12%
19%
% White
32%
37%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
33%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$35,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $21,370 is more than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,370
$16,823
Tuition Notes
$14,375 per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,914
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
80%
SAT Reading
475
476
SAT Math
450
495
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Jon Bellion, Musician -
    • Wyclef Jean, Musician -
    • Chrisette Michele, Grammy Award Winner -

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Five Towns College cost?
Five Towns College's private state tuition is approximately $21,370.
What is the acceptance rate of Five Towns College?
The acceptance rate of Five Towns College is 54%, which is lower than the state average of 80%. Five Towns College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Five Towns College?
Five Towns College famous alumni include: Jon Bellion, Musician, Wyclef Jean, Musician and Chrisette Michele, Grammy Award Winner.
What is Five Towns College's ranking?
Five Towns College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,370
  • Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Suffolk County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Suffolk County, NY is Island Drafting and Technical Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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