Farmingdale State College
About Farmingdale State College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Farmingdale State College is a public college in Farmingdale, New York, part of the SUNY system. It offers applied programs in engineering technology, business, health sciences, and aviation on Long Island.
Founded
1912
Location
Farmingdale, New York
Students
9,584
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
63.3%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
52.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$8,626
Out-of-state: $18,536
Avg Net Price
$10,867
After financial aid
SAT Average
1147
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$69,781
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
63.3 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$50
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Farmingdale State College accepts 63.3% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1147/ 1600
ACT Scores
24/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
52.8% complete their degree within six years
Retention
81.6%
4-Year Grad
31%
6-Year Grad
52%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
35.7%
$/Student
$11.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 31% graduation rate is below average, but 81.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$8,626
In-State
$18,536
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$14,926
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,966
After Financial Aid
$10,867
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,933
Receive Grants
36.3%
Take Loans
22.9%
The full cost of attendance is about $18,966/yr for in-state students, including $14,926 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $10,867. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $18,536.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Farmingdale State College fund their education.
While in School
36.3%
Get Grants
Free money
22.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$40,461
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,718
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$156/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,718, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Farmingdale State College.
Gender
40.9%
Female
59%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
9,552
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
32
Graduates
39.7%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
14.7%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 39.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
9,552
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Baccalaureate
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Farmingdale State College fields 11 varsity teams with 426 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
Skyline
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
426
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
245
Men
181
Women
9
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Farmingdale State Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$69,781
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$39K
309 grads
1yr Earnings
Science, Technology and Society
$32K
199 grads
1yr Earnings
Security Science and Technology
$39K
176 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Programming
$45K
129 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$104K
96 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$34K
63 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $56K at six years, $50K at eight, and $70K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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