School Overview
Farmingdale State College (FSC) is a four-year public higher education institution in the city of Farmingdale on New York’s Long Island. FSC was founded in 1912 as the New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island, a school that offered career training and advanced education in applied agriculture. Between 1912 and 2006 the institution changed its name 9 times, just about once every ten years. Prior to becoming Farmingdale State College, it was known as the State University of New York at Farmingdale.
FSC offers both two-year associate and four-year bachelor degrees in various disciplines. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in biology, business, engineering, aviation science, psychology, information systems, and health sciences. Associate degrees are offered various disciplines, including agriculture, business, computer information systems, engineering, health services, nursing and law enforcement, among many others. In addition to accredited degrees, students can pursue professional certificates in various technical fields and specialties.
General Information
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Admission Office 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021 (631) 420-2200 (800) 432-7646 Fax: (631) 420-2633 [email protected] Contact: Jim Hall Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021 (631) 420-2000 www.farmingdale.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,850 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,056 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,951 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 40% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 77% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Horticultural Services B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting C Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A,B,C Construction Trades Building/Property Maintenance B Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A,B English Language & Literature Technical/Business Writing B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Aircraft Mechanics A,C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Science, Technology & Society B Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration A,C Social Sciences Applied Economics B Transportation & Materials Moving Airline – Commercial Pilot/Flight Crew B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Farmingdale State College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (631) 420-2000 |
| Website: | www.farmingdale.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.suny.edu/applysuny/ |
| Address: | 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,996 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 53% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,532 (75% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,538 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $18,448 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 74% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,536 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Farmingdale State College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Farmingdale State College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 3 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 10 | 11 | 38 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Farmingdale State College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,538 |
| Out-of-state | $18,448 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,557 |
| Out-of-state | $18,099 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 974 | 74% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 785 | 60% | $8,536 |
| Student loan aid | 385 | 29% | $5,337 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,999 | 50% | $7,256 |
| Federal student loans | 2,899 | 29% | $6,021 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Farmingdale State College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Farmingdale State College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,952 | 3,665 | 3,287 | Percent admitted | 100% | 58% | 51% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 21% | 24% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Farmingdale State College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 9,996 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,939 |
| Graduate enrollment | 57 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Farmingdale State College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
- RN Associate Degree Programs
- RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs
- Licensed Practical Nursing Programs
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