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Folsom Lake College, also referred to as FLC, is a coeducational, public community college located in Folsom Lake, California, United States. It is one of four community colleges within the Los Rios Community College District, which was founded in July 1965. The College enrolls over 7,000 students every year and is known for courses it offers in Arts and Science.
Folsom Lake College has a child development program for children of student-parents who have enrolled at FLC to cotinue their education. The program also takes care of children from community families. Morning and afternoon preschool programs for community families are offered on a space available basis, with student-parents given first priority. Childcare, at subsidized rates, is also available to FLC student-families who meet need and income eligibility requirements as put forward by the State Department of Education.
Students attend Folsom Lake College in Folsom, CA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Folsom Lake College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, family and social work, and liberal arts.
Applicants to Folsom Lake College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Folsom Lake College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 8,193 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Folsom Lake College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Folsom Lake College
10 College Parkway
Folsom, CA 95630
General Phone: (916) 608-6572
http://www.flc.losrios.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 415 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities, American studies, speech and rhetoric, women's studies, English |
| Family and Social Work | 102 | child development, human services, adult development and aging |
| Science | 76 | biological and physical sciences, biology, physics, geology |
| Business and Management | 37 | accounting, business management, business, small business management, electronic commerce, sales and marketing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | database administration, computer programming, webmastering, computer graphics, computer science, computer and info science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Design | 7 | design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Office and Administration | 5 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 4 | real estate |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Folsom Lake College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 546 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 127 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Folsom Lake College had a total enrollment of 8,193 students (4,393 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Folsom, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 590 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,658 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Folsom Lake College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3871300)
Folsom Lake College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $76,811 | 9 | $71,511 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $76,811 | 9 | $71,511 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $74,315 | 49 | $70,146 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $74,315 | 49 | $70,146 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Folsom Lake College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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