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Five Towns College was officially chartered in 1972. Founded as a business college, it finally opened in 1974 in a school building in Merrick, New York. Five Towns College is now situated on a 35-acre campus in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York.
Five Towns College offers a large number of associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Students can choose from academic programs in the fields of music, fine arts, professional studies, arts, science, and applied science.
A large number of clubs and organizations are hosted by Five Towns College. The students are involved in societies such as the Student Government Association, Music Education Club, The Corner Pocket, Caribbean Connect, Latinos Unidos, Hip Hop Club - E.N.S., and Future Film Creators. Intramural sports programs in basketball, dodge ball, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball are also available.
Five Towns can be found in Dix Hills, NY (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Five Towns.
The most common majors at the school are in music, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and business and management.
Five Towns does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 510, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Five Towns come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2007, 1,151 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Five Towns.
More complete details are provided below.
Five Towns College
305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746-5871
General Phone: (631) 424-7000
http://www.ftc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 107 | business management |
| Music | 38 | music, music history and theory |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | music teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for Five Towns in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 167 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Five Towns had a total enrollment of 1,151 students (1,070 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Five Towns offers campus housing for 200 of its 1,070 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dix Hills, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 678 | 521 | 77% | 143 | 27% |
| Men | 421 | 332 | 79% | 71 | 21% |
| Women | 257 | 189 | 74% | 72 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 500 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,750 |
| Room and board | $ 11,100 |
| Room charge | $ 7,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Five Towns participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1256100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $42,667 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $42,050 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $39,455 | 8 | $37,829 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $40,458 | 11 | $38,739 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Five Towns Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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