Five Towns College

305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Top Ranked (2025): 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 669 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,370
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • 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 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Five Towns College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
138 staff
159 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 0.75 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
669 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
497 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
172 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
609 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
481 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
16 students
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
128 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
44 students
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
208 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
23%
23%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
38%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
18%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
33%
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 $16,503. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,370
$16,503
Tuition Notes
$14,375 per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,914
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
46%
74%
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: 2024 (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 46%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
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.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,370
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Suffolk County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than 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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