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Five Towns College

Dix Hills, New York 11746-5871

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Five Towns College is a private institution in Dix Hills with particular strength in business and computer science.

A small campus of 533 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,887 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,799.

Established
1972
Motto
Focus, Thrive, Create
Mascot
Fader the Seagull
Type
Private college
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association and competes as a full member of the Hudson Valley

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72%Acceptance
SAT Avg
533Students
11:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$35,887Earnings 10yr
$20,799Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Five Towns College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,950
Room & Board$14,450
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$40,792
Average Net Price$20,799
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,245
$30–48K$16,452
$48–75K$23,393
$75–110K$31,943
$110K+$27,854

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,799

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (19)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
533
Gender Split
30% / 70%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 18%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.0%
Freshman Retention74.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,305
8 Years$34,228
10 Years$35,887

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,800
Men
$43,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#10

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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