Overview
Farmingdale State College—SUNY is a public institution established in 1912 with suburban setting located at Farmingdale. It is ranked 16 in Regional Colleges North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,576; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,486. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,264. It practices semester-based academic calendar.
#16 in Regional Colleges North
Setting
Suburban
Location
Farmingdale, New York
Type
4-year Public
Year Founded
1912
Selectivity
Very Low
Size
Medium
9,264 Undergraduates
9,264 Undergraduates
Website
https://www.farmingdale.edu/
Learning
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Transportation And Materials Moving
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$34,524
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
For out-of-state students
$8,364
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $8,576 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $18,486 |
| Room and Board Fees | $14,546 |
$40,743
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
73% (Very Low Selectivity)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.3
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Recommended |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
79
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
English is the first language
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
May
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jan
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Apr
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$8,343
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students
Need-based Aid
$8,123
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $34,524
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $34,524
52%
Students with need received Financial Aid
5%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
Priority Deadline: April 1
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Merit-based scholarship
| Total Worth | $1,308 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | first-year students |
| Minimum Criteria | specific talent or academic achievement |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Students
9,264
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
School Size: Medium
83%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
36%
Students graduate within 6 years