Folsom Lake College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,414 students.
About This School
Folsom Lake College is a public institution located in Folsom, California with approximately 9,414 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,975 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $42,568 within 10 years of enrollment.
Folsom Lake College (FLC) is a public community college in Folsom, California. It is part of California Community Colleges system and the Los Rios Community College District. Folsom Lake College serves the community with classes offered at its main Folsom campus at 10 College Parkway, two outreach centers, and various off-site locations nearby. As of Fall 2005, Folsom Lake College enrolled approximately 6,600 students choosing among approximately 1,000 different course offerings. Those students were served by 74 full-time faculty, including 9 counselors, 180 part-time faculty, 69 classified staff, and eight administrators. The college offers students over 30 different Associate of Arts or Science degree options, as well as over 30 certificate alternatives. The college's mascot is the Falcons and its colors are teal and black. The current president is Art Pimental who began in 2022.
For students in the Sacramento foothills region who want an affordable on-ramp to a four-year degree or a career credential without taking on serious debt, this school makes a lot of practical sense. At just $5,975 per year in net costs, it's genuinely one of the most accessible options in California, and the Folsom campus has a cleaner, more suburban feel than many community colleges, which matters more than people admit. That said, the 42% graduation rate is worth an honest conversation — community colleges face real challenges with student completion, and families should go in with a plan to stay on track, not just enroll and hope for the best. The median earnings of $42,568 ten years out are modest, so if your student is heading toward a high-cost major or career field, make sure the transfer pathway to a four-year school is mapped out from day one. My practical advice: meet with a counselor in the first two weeks, declare a goal — transfer, certificate, or career — and treat this like a stepping stone with a deadline, not an open-ended option.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,414 undergraduates).
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How much does Folsom Lake College cost?
The average net price at Folsom Lake College is about $5,975 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Folsom Lake College?
Folsom Lake College has a graduation rate of 42%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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