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Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Suburb · 9,552 students
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$10,867
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$69,781
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As the largest college of technology in the SUNY system, Farmingdale State College is best known for its hands-on, career-focused curriculum with top-tier programs in engineering technology, nursing, computer systems, and business. The college is especially distinguished by its renowned professional pilot and aviation administration programs, which operate directly out of nearby Republic Airport with a dedicated flight fleet. Campus life on its 380-acre Long Island campus combines a vibrant commuter culture with an expanding residential community centered around Division III athletics, research centers, and pre-professional clubs. With an emphasis on practical applied learning and strong ties to regional industry, Farmingdale consistently stands out for its high job placement rates and exceptional return on investment.

Wikipedia:The State University of New York at Farmingdale is a public college in East Farmingdale, New York, United States. It is part of the State University of New York. The college was chartered in 1912 as a school of applied agriculture under the name of "New York State School Of Agriculture on Long Island".

Location
Farmingdale, NY, 11735-1021 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
JFK · New York JFK
20 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,626$18,536
Housing & food (on campus)$14,926$14,926
Books & supplies$1,300$1,300
Cost of attendance$29,389$28,876 est.
Average net price$10,867Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,536
In-state: $8,626
Housing & food (on campus)$14,926
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$28,876 est.
In-state: $29,389
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,867
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.farmingdale.edu
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
Farmingdale State College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$8,626
Books & supplies$1,300
Personal expenses$2,000
Transportation$1,000
Total published by the school$29,389
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,933
$30–48k
$6,985
$48–75k
$11,834
$75–110k
$14,893
$110k+
$17,919
Merit aid · 2024-25
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$2,000
First-years who got one11
Source: Farmingdale State College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
42%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
57% graduated · 26% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 17% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$55,901
10 yrs after entry$69,781
Debt
Median at graduation$14,718
Monthly payment$156
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$20.9k
90th percentile$29,410
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1147
R 520–620 · M 520–620
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 20–28
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1240
40080012001600

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Farmingdale State College: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Farmingdale State College's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 59%Women 41%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$40,461
Independent
24%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
38%
Hispanic
30%
Black
11%
Asian
13%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$55,901
After 10 yrs
$69,781
Business Administration, Management and Operations309
Science, Technology and Society199
Security Science and Technology176
Computer Programming129
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing96
Biology, General63
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology63
Communication and Media Studies62
Air Transportation58
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness56
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians47
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician47
Design and Applied Arts41
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians38
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General31
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians30
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$8M
Full-time faculty
36%
Faculty salary
$9,379/mo
Teaching spend
$11,226
per student
Federal loans
23%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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