Five Towns College
Five Towns College is a private college located in the hamlet of Dix Hills in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Founded in 1972, the institution is known for programs in music, media, business, education, mass communication, and the performing arts.
The college occupies a campus along Burrs Lane in Dix Hills, providing students with access to both Long Island and New York City. Its location places it near major transportation corridors while maintaining a suburban campus environment in central Suffolk County.
History
Five Towns College was established in 1972 with the goal of providing career-focused education in music and the performing arts. The institution expanded over time to include programs in business, education, communications, mass media, film, and technology.
The college’s name reflects Long Island’s Five Towns roots and regional connections rather than a physical location within the South Shore’s Five Towns area. Over the years, the school developed recording studios, performance venues, broadcasting facilities, and production spaces designed to give students practical experience alongside classroom instruction.
Campus
The Dix Hills campus occupies a wooded setting in central Suffolk County. Academic buildings, student facilities, recording studios, performance spaces, and athletic facilities are located throughout the campus.
Students benefit from proximity to destinations including Huntington, Melville, Deer Park, Huntington Station, and Long Island Rail Road stations that provide transportation connections throughout the region.
Academic Programs
Five Towns College is particularly recognized for programs related to music, media, and entertainment industries. Areas of study have included:
- Music Performance
- Music Business
- Audio Recording Technology
- Mass Communication
- Film and Television Production
- Business Management
- Education
- Interactive Media Arts
- Theater Arts
- Journalism and Broadcasting
The college emphasizes experiential learning, providing students with opportunities to work in recording studios, production facilities, performance venues, and media environments that mirror professional settings.
Student Life
Student organizations, performance groups, athletics, campus events, and creative projects form an important part of campus life. Because many academic programs focus on music and media, student performances, productions, broadcasts, and collaborative projects are frequently incorporated into the educational experience.
The college competes in intercollegiate athletics through the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, offering opportunities for student-athletes to participate in competitive sports while pursuing their academic goals.
Role on Long Island
While smaller than institutions such as Stony Brook University, Suffolk County Community College, Hofstra University, Adelphi University, and Farmingdale State College, Five Towns College occupies a unique niche within Long Island higher education.
The college contributes to the region’s educational landscape by preparing graduates for careers in entertainment, media, business, education, communications, and related fields while maintaining strong ties to the Long Island community.
Visiting Five Towns College
Five Towns College is located in Dix Hills near major roadways including the Long Island Expressway (I-495), the Northern State Parkway, and Deer Park Avenue. Prospective students, families, and visitors can access the campus from communities throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County.
Vicinity of the Campus
Key Facts & Details
| Institution | Five Towns College |
|---|---|
| Location | Dix Hills, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Type | Private College |
| Campus Setting | Suburban |
| Academic Focus | Music, Media, Broadcasting, Film, Business, Education, Performing Arts |
| Degrees Offered | Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Advanced Certificates |
| Athletic Teams | Sound |
| Athletics | USCAA Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Website | ftc.edu |
Today, Five Towns College remains an established part of Suffolk County’s higher-education community, providing specialized academic programs and serving students pursuing careers in music, media, business, education, and the performing arts.
