Farmingdale State College
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$7,070
Avg in-state tuition
$16,980
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Farmingdale State College
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 9,284, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The college offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. 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 Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
73% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 20-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1190
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards9k
Students enrolled
65%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
47%
Hispanic
26%
Asian
11%
Black
10%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
41%
Socio-economic diversity
40% 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
2
Total Online Enrollment
6,043
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 5% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,070 | $16,980 |
Graduate | $9,538 | $18,778 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $13,470 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,193 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,150 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,150 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $23,840 | $33,750 |
Off-campus without family | $25,713 | $35,623 |
Off-campus with family | $11,520 | $21,430 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
40%
State Grant Aid
59%
Institution Grant Aid
61%
Pell Grant
40%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Science/Technology Management
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Science/Technology Management
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
18Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
19Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
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