- 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 14,216 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 14,216 students
- In-state tuition: $1,104
- Out-state tuition: $7,272
- Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 334 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Folsom Lake College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Folsom Lake College has grown by 58% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 has increased from 29:1 over five years.
The Folsom Lake College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,216 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
2,205 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
12,011 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
142 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,205 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,011 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
13%
% Hispanic
23%
47%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
44%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,104 is less than the state average of $1,516. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,272 is more than the state average of $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,104
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,272
$6,779
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falco
- 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!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Folsom Lake College cost?
Folsom Lake College's tuition is approximately $1,104 for In-State students and $7,272 for Out-State students.
What schools are Folsom Lake College often compared to?
Folsom Lake Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like American River College by visitors of our site.
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