Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 523
Graduate Enrollment: 28
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 45.78%
Male/Female: 71% / 29% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.9% (2012)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 29.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.2%
Black: 15.5%
Hispanic: 28.3%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Black: 15.5%
Hispanic: 28.3%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,920
In-State tuition: $25,235Out-of-State tuition: $25,235
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,958 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,770 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 48.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 57.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,184 |
| $30k-48k | $15,474 |
| $48k-75k | $19,971 |
| $75k-110k | $20,219 |
| $110k+ | $26,467 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 57.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 36.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $23,838 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $34,806 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 12 | $15,068 ($1,256) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 14 | $26,000 | $252 | $18,310 ($1,526) | $26,194 ($2,183) |
| Associate's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 12 | $27,750 | $286 | $16,971 ($1,414) | $30,618 ($2,552) |
| Master's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 50 | $25,573 | $265 | $25,611 ($2,134) | $37,009 ($3,084) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $49,473Full time faculty: 20%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
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