Farmingdale State College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Farmingdale State College
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Farmingdale State College is a medium-sized public college located on a suburban campus in Farmingdale, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,508, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The college offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,980.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1020-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
10k
Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
39%
Unknown
0%
Black
10%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
12%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
10% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
3
Total Online Enrollment
4,195
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.44% online, 56% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
95% On-campus
5% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's8% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Graduate | $8,478 | $17,334 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| On-campus room and board | $14,546 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,300 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $27,094 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,300 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,300 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,216 | $34,126 |
| Off-campus without family | $36,764 | $46,674 |
| Off-campus with family | $9,670 | $19,580 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
60%
Institution Grant Aid
62%
Pell Grant
10%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debtafter graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 9 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 11 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 12 | Psychology. | |||
| 13 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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