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Farmingdale State College

Also known as: SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale

📍 Farmingdale, New York🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 9,552 Undergrads🔗 www.farmingdale.edu

Overview

Farmingdale State College is an medium public research university in Farmingdale, New York. It enrolls about 9,552 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 63%. Graduates earn a median of $69,781 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

63%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,147

520–620

Net Price

$10,867

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

53%

Retention

82%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$69,781

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

SAT Average

1,147

ACT Composite

20–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200520 – 620 (mid 50%)800

Math

200520 – 620 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,626

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$18,536

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$18,966

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$10,867

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$4,933
$30,001 – $48,000	$6,985
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,834
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,893
$110,001 +	$17,919

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

22.9%

Academics & Programs

Farmingdale State College offers programs across 17 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

18.0%

Engineering Technologies

13.1%

Interdisciplinary Studies

11.5%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

10.6%

Health Professions

10.5%

Computer & Information Sciences

9.0%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

8.5%

Psychology

3.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

53%

On-Time (4yr)

42%

Retention (FT)

82%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$55,901

8 years

$63,080

10 years

$69,781

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

57.5%

White

55.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

37.7%

Black or African American

11.3%

Asian

13.3%

Hispanic / Latino

30.1%

Two or more races

3.8%

International

3.0%

Gender

Women

40.9%

Men

59.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmingdale State College hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 63%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1147.

How much does Farmingdale State College cost?

In-state tuition is $8,626, and out-of-state is $18,536. Average net price after financial aid is $10,867.

What is Farmingdale State College known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering Technologies, Interdisciplinary Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Farmingdale State College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and 82% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.