Five Towns College
Five Towns College is a private for-profit university in Dix Hills, New York, enrolling about 547 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 53.82% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,887 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,250
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,992 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 53.82% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 547 93.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.32%
Five Towns College: what the data shows
Common questions about Five Towns College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Five Towns College?
Five Towns College is located in Dix Hills, NY (ZIP 11746-5871).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Five Towns College public or private?
Five Towns College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Five Towns College cost?
Published tuition: $30,250.
Average net price after aid: $22,992.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,588 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,113 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,284 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,744 |
| $110,001+ | $27,724 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $121,000.
How hard is it to get into Five Towns College?
Admission rate: 53.82%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Five Towns College?
Total enrollment: 547 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Five Towns College?
150%-time completion rate: 55.32%.
First-year retention: 69.7%.
What do graduates of Five Towns College earn?
Median earnings: $25,305 six years after entry; $35,887 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
34.44% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Five Towns College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (138 completions)
- CIP 529999 (33 completions)
- CIP 500602 (25 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (15 completions)
- CIP 500903 (15 completions)
- CIP 110803 (14 completions)
- CIP 150307 (9 completions)
- CIP 500501 (9 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (6 completions)
- CIP 220303 (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Five Towns College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 53.82%; completion rate 55.32%; median earnings $35,887 at 10 years; net price $22,992. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$30,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Five Towns College was $30,250.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,992
2024 Value
In 2024 Five Towns College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,992.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,992 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$121,000 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Five Towns College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Five Towns College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Five Towns College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,770 | $20,770 | $29,740 |
| 2014 | $21,370 | $21,370 | $21,764 |
| 2015 | $21,500 | $21,500 | $18,925 |
| 2016 | $19,380 | $19,380 | $18,328 |
| 2017 | $19,360 | $19,360 | $21,798 |
| 2018 | $21,280 | $21,280 | $19,778 |
| 2019 | $23,530 | $23,530 | $18,729 |
| 2020 | $25,595 | $25,595 | $22,769 |
| 2021 | $25,235 | $25,235 | $19,984 |
| 2022 | $26,245 | $26,245 | $17,810 |
| 2023 | $29,950 | $29,950 | $20,799 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53.82% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Five Towns College in 2024 is 547 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.46% 100% Completion Time
55.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.46% of students graduating from Five Towns College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Five Towns College.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$35,887 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
59.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
290.21% Return on Investment
6.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Five Towns College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.9999: 33 completions
CIP 50.0602: 25 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 15 completions
CIP 50.0903: 15 completions
CIP 11.0803: 14 completions
CIP 15.0307: 9 completions
CIP 50.0501: 9 completions
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods: 6 completions
CIP 22.0303: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 138 completions
Most popular programs at Five Towns College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Five Towns College graduates.
About
Five Towns College is a private for-profit institution located in Dix Hills, NY, offering 12 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 547 students. The admission rate is 53.82%. The institution maintains a 55.32% graduation rate. Approximately 34.44% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Dix Hills, NY 11746-5871
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Five Towns College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Five Towns College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $30,250 and average net price is $22,992 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Five Towns College?
The admission rate is 53.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Five Towns College earn?
Median earnings are $25,305 six years after entry and $35,887 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Five Towns College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Five Towns College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
How big is Five Towns College?
Total enrollment is about 547 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Five Towns College public or private?
Five Towns College is a private for-profit institution located in Dix Hills, NY.
Is Five Towns College an HBCU?
No. Five Towns College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Five Towns College a tribal college?
No. Five Towns College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Five Towns College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Five Towns College reports 29.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Five Towns College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Five Towns College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.