Folsom Lake College

https://www.flc.losrios.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,982
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    11,098
    21.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    44.1%
    311 Graduates

    About

    Folsom Lake College is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Folsom Lake College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (580 degrees awarded) and Child Care Provider (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Folsom Lake College. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,137 degrees), 2.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (423 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,982.

    In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending Folsom Lake College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $0
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Folsom Lake College was $0. The cost of tuition at Folsom Lake College is $−8,160 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $8,982
    2024 Value
    35.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Folsom Lake College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,982. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Folsom Lake College grew by 35.8%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $21,474
    Room and Board
    $1,152
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Folsom Lake College was of $21,474 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20.9% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    57%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    2%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    57% of undergraduate students at Folsom Lake College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.72% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Folsom Lake College had a total enrollment of 11,098 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Folsom Lake College is 2,384 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,714. This means that 21.5% of students enrolled at Folsom Lake College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Folsom Lake College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15% Asian, 7.79% Two or More Races, 4.16% Black or African American, 0.613% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.505% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Folsom Lake College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    21.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Folsom Lake College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,098 students. The full-time enrollment at Folsom Lake College is 2,384 and the part-time enrollment is 8,714. This means that 21.5% of students enrolled at Folsom Lake College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    2024 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 Folsom Lake College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Folsom Lake College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      5,104 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      2,521 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      1,665 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Folsom Lake College is 46% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15% Asian, 7.79% Two or More Races, 4.16% Black or African American, 0.613% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.505% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 334 students (3.01%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 335 more women than men received degrees from Folsom Lake College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Folsom Lake College is white (1,137 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (423 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Folsom Lake College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (580 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Folsom Lake College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (396 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (670 degrees), and Human Sciences (64 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Folsom Lake College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (351,208 people), Other managers (328,498 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (259,764 people), Postsecondary teachers (160,640 people), and Chief executives & legislators (144,899 people).

    The most specialized majors at Folsom Lake College in 2024 are Social Sciences (396 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (670 degrees), Human Sciences (64 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (152 degrees), and Math & Statistics (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Folsom Lake College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Folsom Lake College are Social Sciences (396 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (670 degrees), Human Sciences (64 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (152 degrees), and Math & Statistics (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Folsom Lake College are Elementary & secondary schools (633,185 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (371,046 people), Computer Systems Design (301,940 people), Legal services (288,171 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (261,301 people).

    The most specialized majors at Folsom Lake College are Social Sciences (396 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (670 degrees), Human Sciences (64 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (152 degrees), and Math & Statistics (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Folsom Lake College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      580 degrees awarded
    2. Child Care Provider
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Folsom Lake College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 580 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    897
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,232
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 897 degrees were awarded to men at Folsom Lake College, which is 0.728 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,232).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 238 degrees were awarded to men at Folsom Lake College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.686 times less than the 347 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 347 degrees were awarded to men at Folsom Lake College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.46 times more than the 238 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    19%
    100% Completion Time
    40%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Folsom Lake College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Black or African American Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (55.6%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Folsom Lake College is Female and Black or African American (55.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,137 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      423 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      206 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Folsom Lake College is white (1,137 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (423 degrees).

    6.86% of degree recipients (146 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      757 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      726 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      688 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Folsom Lake College is white female (757 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (726 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Folsom Lake College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $14M
    Instructional Salaries
    123
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Folsom Lake College paid a total of $14M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Folsom Lake College were Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

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