Folsom Lake College
- Folsom Lake College is a comprehensive, public community college, the 109th community college in the State of California and the fourth member of the Los Rios Community College District.
School Highlights
Folsom Lake College serves 8,945 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,945 students
- In-state tuition: $1,104
- Out-state tuition: $7,272
- Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 334 teachers has grown by 94% over five years.
Folsom Lake College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
334 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Folsom Lake College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 46:1 over five years.
The Folsom Lake College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,945 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
2,609 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
6,336 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
21%
47%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
51%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,104 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,272 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,104
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,272
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
79%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Folsom Lake College serves the region with classes offered at: The main Folsom campus at 10 College Parkway (just off Highway 50) Two outreach centers (the El Dorado Center in Placerville and the Rancho Cordova Center) Various off-site locations in communities of the region A full spectrum of support services and programs are available to enhance student success, including: Counseling, Financial aid, Tutoring, Libraries, Computer centers, and more. Folsom Lake College offers a friendly, student-centered environment designed to help everyone succeed - not matter what your educational goals may be!
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