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Five Towns College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

4:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Five Towns College

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746

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Phone

(631) 424-7000

Website
www.ftc.edu/

Mission Statement

Five Towns College orchestrates a lifelong pursuit of learning that fosters a commitment to ethical, intellectual and social values. Dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching and scholarship, the College celebrates the worlds of music, media, business, teaching, the performing arts and the entertainment industry. By integrating rigorous academic inquiry, research and practical experience, the College prepares graduates to be articulate and imaginative participants in our democratic society.

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Mission Statement

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Five Towns College orchestrates a lifelong pursuit of learning that fosters a commitment to ethical, intellectual and social values. Dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching and scholarship, the College celebrates the worlds of music, media, business, teaching, the performing arts and the entertainment industry. By integrating rigorous academic inquiry, research and practical experience, the College prepares graduates to be articulate and imaginative participants in our democratic society.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$26,245

Out of state

$26,245
Graduate

In state

$26,245

Out of state

$26,245

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
98%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 86.0% $3,892
State/local grants 52.0% $10,635
Institutional grants 96.0% $8,853
Loans 49.0% $4,541

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$13,700 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,600 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,700 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • Music, General
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Computer Graphics
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Computer Graphics
      • A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
      • A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
      • A program in the visual arts that focuses on the study of the history, development, theory, and criticism of the film/media arts, as well as the basic principles of filmmaking and film production. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Music, General
      • A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Music, General
  • Music Teacher Education
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • EDUCATION
  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Music, General
      • A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
58.29%
  • Apply 362
  • Accepted 211
  • Attend 96

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$35
Graduate
$35

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
31%
Male Students
69%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian42.12%
  2. Hispanic/Latino27.29%
  3. Black15.57%
  4. Not Specified8.97%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities4.59%
  6. Asian1.1%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.18%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.18%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

639

Undergraduate students

578

Graduate students

61

Full Time Students
87%
Part Time Students
13%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Other Sports
  • Cross Country
  • Volleyball
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Cross Country
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Other Sports
    • Cross Country

    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Other Sports
    • Cross Country
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