Overview



Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Five Towns College is a for-profit college on Long Island and the only residential private school in its county. Five Towns offers eight majors in the fields of business and the arts. Outside of the classroom, Five Towns orchestrates a number of on-campus social events and campus is only an hour away from New York City attractions and nightlife. For athletically-inclined students, Five Towns fields men’s and women’s basketball and soccer teams as well as women’s volleyball.
Acceptance Rate:
58%
Average Net Price:
$18,729
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.8
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $29,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $29,950 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,794
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,892
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,853
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
52%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$10635
86%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,892
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$29,349
$30k - $48k
$21,866
$48k - $75k
$17,549
$75k - $110k
$9,253
$110k+
$12,046
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$5,681,412
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,081,269
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,541
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,183
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,541
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,226
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- For Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
362
Students Applied
44
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 31 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
2.8
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
546
Total Number of Undergrads
496
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
12
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
69%
US National: 44%31%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
18
Countries Represented
3
Ethnicity
African American
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
29%
White
40%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
9%
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
16
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
23%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
30%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,100
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,183
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
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Five Towns College