Finger Lakes Community College

www.flcc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,112

2.9% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$12,082

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.343%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

5,331

36.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

29.2%

276 Graduates

About

Finger Lakes Community College is a higher education institution located in Ontario County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Finger Lakes Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (92 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (57 degrees), and General Health Services (49 degrees).

In 2022, 594 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Finger Lakes Community College. 64.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (480 degrees), 13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Finger Lakes Community College is $5,112, which is $−3,000 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Finger Lakes Community College was 0.343%, corresponding to 4 out of the 1166 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Finger Lakes Community College is $5,112, which is $3,000 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,082.

In 2022, 55% of undergraduate students attending Finger Lakes Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,112

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Finger Lakes Community College was $5,112. The cost of tuition at Finger Lakes Community College is $−3,000 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Finger Lakes Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,082

2022 Value

8.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Finger Lakes Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,082. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Finger Lakes Community College grew by 8.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Finger Lakes Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,164

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Finger Lakes Community College was of $10,164 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.57% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Finger Lakes Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Finger Lakes Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 61.8% with respect to 2021, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Finger Lakes Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.343%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Finger Lakes Community College was 0.343%, which represents 4 out of the 1166 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Finger Lakes Community College had a total enrollment of 5,331 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Finger Lakes Community College is 1,957 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,374. This means that 36.7% of students enrolled at Finger Lakes Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Finger Lakes Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76% White, 7.63% Hispanic or Latino, 6.62% Black or African American, 1.95% Asian, 1.93% Two or More Races, 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Finger Lakes Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by White Male (35.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Finger Lakes Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,331 students. The full-time enrollment at Finger Lakes Community College is 1,957 and the part-time enrollment is 3,374. This means that 36.7% of students enrolled at Finger Lakes Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Finger Lakes Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Finger Lakes Community College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Finger Lakes Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Finger Lakes Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,052 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
407 enrolled students
Black or African American
353 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Finger Lakes Community College is 76% White, 7.63% Hispanic or Latino, 6.62% Black or African American, 1.95% Asian, 1.93% Two or More Races, 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 172 more women than men received degrees from Finger Lakes Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Finger Lakes Community College is white (480 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Finger Lakes Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (92 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (57 degrees) and General Health Services (49 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Finger Lakes Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Finger Lakes Community College are Social workers, all other (160,160 people), Other managers (128,796 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (128,773 people), Graphic designers (97,503 people), and Postsecondary teachers (73,440 people).

The most specialized majors at Finger Lakes Community College in 2022 are Science Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (32 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Finger Lakes Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Finger Lakes Community College are Science Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (32 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Finger Lakes Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (325,030 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (189,523 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,768 people), Individual & family services (116,516 people), and Outpatient care centers (100,137 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Finger Lakes Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
92 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
General Health Services
49 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Finger Lakes Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Finger Lakes Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

211

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

383

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Finger Lakes Community College, which is 0.551 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (383).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Finger Lakes Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Finger Lakes Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.394 times less than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Finger Lakes Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.54 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 22% of students graduating from Finger Lakes Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Finger Lakes Community College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
480 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Finger Lakes Community College is white (480 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

3.87% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
307 degrees awarded
White Male
173 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Finger Lakes Community College is white female (307 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (173 degrees).

Operations

Finger Lakes Community College employs 40 Professors, 26 Assistant professors and 23 Associate professors. Most academics at Finger Lakes Community College are Male Professor (22), Female Professor (18), and Male Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Finger Lakes Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.7M - Federal
$562k - State
$356k - Local

As of 2022, Finger Lakes Community College received $10.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $562k from state grants and contracts, and $356k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.4M

2022 Salaries

0.507%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Finger Lakes Community College paid a median of $24.4M in salaries, a 0.507% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.47% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.52% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.19M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2022, Finger Lakes Community College paid a total of $7.19M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Finger Lakes Community College were Professor with 40 employees, Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Associate professor with 23 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Finger Lakes Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Finger Lakes Community College was Male Professor with 22 employees, Female Professor with 18 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Finger Lakes Community College.

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