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Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, NY·Public·2,900 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,900 students.

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2,900
Students
$14,186
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,300
Earnings
10 yr
$8,250
Debt

About This School

Finger Lakes Community College is a public institution located in Canandaigua, New York with approximately 2,900 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,186 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) is a public community college in Canandaigua, New York. It is affiliated with the State University of New York and sponsored by Ontario County. The main campus is just east of the City of Canandaigua, with additional campus centers in Victor, Geneva, and Newark to serve the needs of Ontario County, Wayne County, Yates County and Seneca County in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Worth considering if you're looking to start college affordably and close to home — with median debt of just $8,250 at graduation, you're unlikely to leave buried in loans. That said, median earnings of $34,300 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether you plan to transfer to a four-year school, since outcomes will vary significantly by path.

Founded
1965
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Business & Marketing13%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Education5%
Computer Science4%
Psychology4%
Communications3%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,138
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,250
Avg Net Price
$14,186
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$8,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White73%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,900 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Finger Lakes Community College

3325 Marvin Sands Drive

Canandaigua, NY 14424-8395

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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