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Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

9,314
Farmingdale State College overview
Location Farmingdale, New York
Online farmingdale.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Farmingdale State College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Farmingdale State College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is a public technology college located in Farmingdale, New York, on Long Island. Situated approximately 37 miles east of New York City, the campus offers a suburban atmosphere that melds historical charm with modern facilities, including its notable Solar Energy Center. Founded in 1912, the institution has grown into an educational hub that serves over 9,000 students with a variety of undergraduate degree programs. While Farmingdale welcomes a broad range of students, its application process is moderately selective. The college offers student housing options on its campus. Farmingdale State is particularly recognized for its specialized programs in fields such as Aviation, Engineering Technology, and Nursing.

In the most recent statistical year 6,426 prospective students applied, and 4,702 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,576 enrolled in the school.  7,401 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,913 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $1,506. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is ranked 599 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 1000/1178
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.26

Applications Accepted

73.2% 
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Applications Due May 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$7,070
In State Costs for Farmingdale State College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$1,506
Room and Board $14,148
Budget for Other Expenses$2,000
Total One Year Cost$26,024

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,980
Out of State Costs for Farmingdale State College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$1,506
Room and Board $14,148
Budget for Other Expenses$2,000
Total One Year Cost$35,934

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Farmingdale State College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 27%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 18%
Health Professions 14%
Engineering Technology 10%
Communication 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024