Farmingdale, NY
Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 69% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,952 | 3,816 | 1,482 | 55% |
| 2020 | 7,156 | 4,305 | 1,568 | 60% |
| 2021 | 6,995 | 5,072 | 1,619 | 73% |
| 2022 | 6,426 | 4,702 | 1,576 | 73% |
| 2023 | 9,455 | 6,535 | 1,676 | 69% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,996 of 4,467 women and 3,539 of 4,988 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Farmingdale State College has an acceptance rate of 69% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,535 of 9,455 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
9,455 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,676 enrolled.
No. Farmingdale State College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 69% — it has become less selective.