For the 2025 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 45,274 students in Suffolk County County, New York.
The top ranked community colleges in Suffolk County, NY include Island Drafting and Technical Institute and Western Suffolk BOCES.
Suffolk County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Top Ranked Suffolk County Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Island Drafting and Technical Institute
Private for-profit
128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
| 77 students
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
| 18,644 students
Five Towns College
Private for-profit
305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000
| 669 students
SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown
Private, for profit
320 S. Service Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 370-3300
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 370-3300
| 240 students
533 College Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 451-4110
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 451-4110
| 25,394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Suffolk County, NY?
There are 6 community colleges serving 45,274 students in Suffolk County, NY.
What is community college diversity score in Suffolk County, NY?
Community colleges in Suffolk County, NY have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Suffolk County, NY?
Community colleges in Suffolk County, NY have approximately 55% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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