School Highlights
Five Towns College serves 632 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Private-state tuition: $21,370
- Acceptance Rate: 47%
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Five Towns College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Five Towns College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
138 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Five Towns College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Five Towns College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
632 students
1,460 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
600 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
32 students
591 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
589 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
580 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
20 students
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
7 students
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
208 students
408 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
25%
17%
% White
56%
43%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.97%
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $21,370 is more than the state average of $16,456. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,370
$16,456
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,914
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
47%
72%
SAT Reading
475
476
SAT Math
450
495
SAT Writing
430
485
ACT Composite
19
22
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
19
20
ACT Writing
9
9
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 47%, which is lower than the state average of 72%. Five Towns College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
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.
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