Five Towns College

Five Towns College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Dix Hills, New York. Five Towns College was founded in 1972 and now enrolls around 632 students a year, including 605 undergrads. Five Towns College offers housing for up to 208 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Five Towns College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Five Towns College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Five Towns College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Five Towns College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Five Towns College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Five Towns College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Five Towns College on the Student Life page.

2021 Five Towns College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	47%
Average GPA	2.8
Tuition	$24,900

Is Five Towns College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Five Towns College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Five Towns College

It is moderately difficult to get into Five Towns College. Five Towns College admitted 47% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 717 applications received in 2021, 337 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Five Towns College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Five Towns College, around 67% return for their sophomore year. Around 48% of students who started at Five Towns College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Five Towns College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Five Towns College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. The school spends $6,224 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Five Towns College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Five Towns College meets 49% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,972 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Five Towns College. Based on this information, how does Five Towns College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Five Towns College a good school for you?

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Where is Five Towns College?

Five Towns College is located in the suburban setting of Dix Hills, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see Five Towns College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Long Island Expressway to Dix Hills, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Five Towns College and Dix Hills are like without leaving home.

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