Folsom Lake College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Folsom Lake College is a public community college in Folsom, California, serving roughly 9,414 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,975 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,288. Student demographics in federal data include White (45.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,288
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,975 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,414 24.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 37.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 18,415
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Folsom Lake College: what the data shows
Common questions about Folsom Lake College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Folsom Lake College?
Folsom Lake College is located in Folsom, CA (ZIP 95630).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Folsom Lake College public or private?
Folsom Lake College is a Public institution.
How much does Folsom Lake College cost?
Published tuition: $1,288 in-state, $12,616 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,975.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,458 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,933 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,747 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,776 |
| $110,001+ | $10,400 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,152.
How big is Folsom Lake College?
Total enrollment: 9,414 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 18,415 students.
About 24% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Folsom Lake College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.11%.
First-year retention: 72.9%.
What do graduates of Folsom Lake College earn?
Median earnings: $37,052 six years after entry; $42,568 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
16.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Folsom Lake College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (585 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (263 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (177 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (152 completions)
- Psychology, General (100 completions)
- Economics, General (96 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (94 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (85 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (66 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (62 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Folsom Lake College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.11%; median earnings $42,568 at 10 years; net price $5,975. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,288
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Folsom Lake College was $1,288.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,975
2024 Value
In 2024 Folsom Lake College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,975.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,900 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,975 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,152 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,464 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,152 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,526 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$98,104 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Folsom Lake College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.16% 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 Folsom Lake 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 Folsom Lake 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 | $1,104 | $7,200 | $9,030 |
| 2014 | $1,104 | $7,272 | $9,104 |
| 2015 | $1,104 | $7,440 | $8,700 |
| 2016 | $1,104 | $7,704 | $8,125 |
| 2017 | $1,104 | $8,208 | $4,946 |
| 2018 | $1,104 | $8,712 | $5,202 |
| 2019 | $1,104 | $8,928 | $4,975 |
| 2020 | $1,288 | $9,760 | $4,799 |
| 2021 | $1,288 | $10,168 | $5,557 |
| 2022 | $1,288 | $10,768 | $5,856 |
| 2023 | $1,288 | $12,808 | $3,661 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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 & Student Demographics
Folsom Lake College reported total enrollment of about 9,414 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%), and Asian (14.6%). About 16.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
24.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Folsom Lake College in 2024 is 9,414 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 18,415 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.9%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 45.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.79% 100% Completion Time
44.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.79% of students graduating from Folsom Lake College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Social Sciences, General: 36% male / 64% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Folsom Lake College.
Return on Investment
$42,568 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1681.09% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Folsom Lake College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 585 completions
2. Social Sciences, General: 263 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 177 completions
4. Biological and Physical Sciences: 152 completions
5. Psychology, General: 100 completions
6. Economics, General: 96 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 94 completions
8. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 85 completions
9. Public Administration and Social Service: 66 completions
Most popular programs at Folsom Lake College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Folsom Lake College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Folsom Lake College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,019
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,543
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Folsom Lake College is a public institution located in Folsom, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 9,414 students. Student body composition includes White (45.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%), Asian (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.11%. Approximately 16.01% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Folsom, CA 95630
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Folsom Lake 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Folsom Lake College located?
Folsom Lake College is located in Folsom, CA.
How much does Folsom Lake College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,288 and average net price is $5,975 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Folsom Lake College?
Folsom Lake College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 18,415 students, White (45.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Folsom Lake College?
About 45.5% of students at Folsom Lake College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Folsom Lake College earn?
Median earnings are $37,052 six years after entry and $42,568 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Folsom Lake College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Folsom Lake College public or private?
Folsom Lake College is a public institution located in Folsom, CA.
Is Folsom Lake College an HBCU?
No. Folsom Lake College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Folsom Lake College a tribal college?
No. Folsom Lake College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Folsom Lake College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Folsom Lake College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.4%).
Is Folsom Lake College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Folsom Lake 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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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.