Five Towns College is a private for-profit smaller four-year college in Dix Hills, NY, focused on bachelor’s-level study with a suburban campus setting, with about 547 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 53.8%, listed tuition around $30,250 and typical net price of $22,992 after grants, first-year retention of 69.7%, about 55.3% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $25,305 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Five Towns College

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

D

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
C-

$22,992Average net price

Outcomes
D

55.3%Graduation rate

Career
F

$25,305Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
C

34.4%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Five Towns College

Tuition (in-state)
$30,250
Tuition (out-of-state)
$30,250
Total cost of attendance
$42,458
Average net price
$22,992
Acceptance rate
53.8%
Total enrollment
547
Graduation rate
55.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$25,305

Key rankings for Five Towns College

Where Five Towns College ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#1,172 of 1,811

Net Price

#1,735 of 1,816

Earnings

#1,272 of 1,808

Retention

#894 of 1,850

Graduation

#624 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Five Towns College

Five Towns College in Dix Hills, NY is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Large suburb
  • 547 undergraduates
Average net price$22,992
Acceptance rate53.8%
Pell Grant recipient share34.4%
Graduation rate55.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$25,305
First-year retention69.7%

Average net price after aid sits above the national median for similar schools while six-year earnings fall short of it. That combination deserves a closer look at aid packages and likely majors.

Graduation lines up with or beats the national median for similar schools even though first-year retention trails the national average—worth asking how the college supports students all the way through a degree.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Five Towns College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$22,992
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$25,305

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
69.7%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
55.3%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
53.8%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
34.4%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$42,458
Listed tuition (in-state)$30,250
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$30,250
Room and board (on campus)$15,000
Average net price (after aid)$22,992

In-state tuition is above the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is above the national median of $26,816.

How Five Towns College compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Mid East (region 2).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$22,992
State (NY)$19,133
Region$21,346
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$25,305
State (NY)$48,438
Region$49,117
National$45,225

Retention

This school69.7%
State (NY)82.9%
Region79.4%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school55.3%
State (NY)58.8%
Region58.4%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$21,500
State (NY)$22,383
Region$24,872
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (NY) Region Nation
Net price$22,992Above national median$19,133$21,346$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$25,305Below national median$48,438$49,117$45,225
Retention69.7%Below national median82.9%79.4%74.9%
Graduation55.3%Above national median58.8%58.4%54.4%
Acceptance rate53.8%Below national median69.9%76.7%77.0%
Pell share34.4%Above national median35.6%33.4%33.9%
Median debt$21,500Below national median$22,383$24,872$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Five Towns College

Campus settingLarge suburb
Official websitewww.ftc.edu/
Student–faculty ratio11:1
Full-time faculty14.4%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,870

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women32.9%
Men67.1%
Black or African American18.1%
Hispanic / Latino29.1%
White42.6%
Asian0.4%
Two or more races2.9%
International students1.3%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Five Towns College

Common questions about Five Towns College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Five Towns College located?

Five Towns College is located in Dix Hills, NY. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Five Towns College?

Five Towns College is a private for-profit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Five Towns College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $30,250 for in-state students and $30,250 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $22,992. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Five Towns College's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 53.8% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Five Towns College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 547. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Five Towns College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Five Towns College are roughly $25,305. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 55.3% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Five Towns College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Five Towns College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,172 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,735 of 1,816); First-year retention (#1,272 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#894 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#624 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Five Towns College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Five Towns College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Five Towns College
FieldValue
InstitutionFive Towns College
Official websitewww.ftc.edu/
City, stateDix Hills, NY
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment547
Listed tuition (in-state)$30,250
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$30,250
Listed tuition (generic)$30,250
Total cost of attendance$42,458
Room and board (on campus)$15,000
Average net price$22,992
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$25,305
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$34,228
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$35,887
Median loan debt$21,500
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention69.7%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)55.3%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate53.8%
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share34.4%
Share with federal loans42.1%
Part-time enrollment share7.0%
Campus settingLarge suburb
Student–faculty ratio11
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,870
Full-time faculty share14.4%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women32.9%
Share of undergraduates, men67.1%
Share of undergraduates, Black18.1%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic29.1%
Share of undergraduates, White42.6%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.4%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races2.9%
Share of undergraduates, international1.3%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Five Towns College

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