- 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 (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
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
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
57 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
974 students
746 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
528 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
446 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
411 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
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
40%
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 $16,898. The private state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,370
$16,898
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%
78%
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: 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 78%.
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: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Five Towns College is Farmingdale State College (4.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Farmingdale State College
Public
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
4.0 miles
Enrollment: 10,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 63% In-state tuition: $7,483 Out-state tuition: $17,133 Minority enrollment: 66%
Western Suffolk BOCES
Public
152 Laurel Hill Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 261-3600
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 261-3600
5.8 miles
Enrollment: 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 85% Minority enrollment: 54%
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Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-0808
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-0808
7.7 miles
Enrollment: 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 81% In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 78%
Hunter Business School
Private for-profit
3601 Hempstead Tpk Unit19
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-1000
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-1000
8.4 miles
Enrollment: 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Minority enrollment: 65%
Island Drafting and Technical Institute
Private for-profit
128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
8.6 miles
Enrollment: 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $18,000 Minority enrollment: 79%
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