Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban
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
Campus Visits
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72%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
533Students
11:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$35,887Earnings 10yr
$20,799Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate72.0%
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
4800.0%
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 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
More About This School
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
143Very High
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
34 mi(59 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
111 mi(192 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
161 mi(279 min)