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Farmingdale State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 617
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Farmingdale, New York, Farmingdale State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Farmingdale State College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Farmingdale State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,576

Cost of attendance at Farmingdale State College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,486

Cost of attendance at Farmingdale State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Farmingdale State College received on average $9,074 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,074
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 615 40% $5,162 $3,174,551
Other Federal Grant 616 40% $6,502 $4,004,934
State Grant/Scholarships 896 59% $3,625 $3,247,884
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 935 61% $1,404 $1,312,734
Total Grant & Scholarships 944 62% $9,074 $8,565,552

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Farmingdale State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Farmingdale State College students is 53.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.3%.

53.5%

  • asian 46.1% 30 students
  • African American 51.4% 38 students
  • white 56.2% 355 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 49.2% 87 students
  • International Students 52.6% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 23.8% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Skyline Conference
  • Basketball Skyline Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Skyline Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Farmingdale State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Farmingdale State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training