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Five Towns College

Dix Hills, NY·Private for-profit·547 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 547 students.

54%
Accept
547
Students
$22,992
Net Price
55%
Grad Rate
$40,100
Earnings
10 yr
$21,500
Debt

About This School

Five Towns College is a private for-profit institution located in Dix Hills, New York with approximately 547 undergraduate students enrolled. Five Towns College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,992 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Five Towns College is a private college in Dix Hills, New York. The college's degree programs focus on music, media, and the performing arts.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: while median debt at graduation is a manageable $12,750, the 49% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern. If you're seriously focused on music, media, or performing arts and want a small, specialized environment (just 533 undergrads), this could be a fit — but given median earnings of only $40,100 a decade out, you'll want a clear plan for how your specific degree translates to a career before committing.

Founded
1972
Setting
Large suburb
Avg Faculty Salary
$5,870

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts37%
Business & Marketing29%
Communications12%
Computer Science11%
Education5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Adam LevineJoe SatrianiWyclef JeanMike PortnoyJulian CasablancasOliviaJesse CarmichaelJon BellionChrisette Michele

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Neither required nor recommended

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$30,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,250
Avg Net Price
$22,992
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$17,588
$30–48k$20,113
$48–75k$24,284
$75–110k$26,744
$110k+$27,724

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$21,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
55%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
70%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$26,700
Female graduates$25,400

Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White43%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino29%
Two or more races3%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (547 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Five Towns College

305 North Service Road

Dix Hills, NY 11746-5871

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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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