Farmingdale State College

Public four-year university in Farmingdale, NY that costs an average of $6,146 a year after financial aid, admits 63% of applicants and graduates 49% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,146
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
49%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$75,278

PublicLarge suburb9,552 undergraduates

Cost of Farmingdale State College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,354
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,626
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$19,116
Housing and food (on campus)$15,374
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$6,146

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$649
$30,001–48,000$2,546
$48,001–75,000$6,514
$75,001–110,000$9,732
$110,001+$13,760

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Farmingdale State College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate63%
Average SAT1,147
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)520–620
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)520–620
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)20–28
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate49%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$57,881
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$75,278
Rank in New York (earnings)45th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$14,178
Typical monthly loan payment$161 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants41%
Students with federal loans24%

Majors and programs at Farmingdale State College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (34)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing183$114,150$18,313
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions41$107,484—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions33$86,782—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians56$74,174—
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician75$68,801—
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians99$62,701$15,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods49$60,180$19,888
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians63$58,806—
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians59$56,638$11,520
Computer Programming242$51,160$12,705
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians68$48,820$14,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations613$47,662$14,160
Economics29$46,643—
Security Science and Technology365$46,138$14,000
Air Transportation115$44,788$16,275
Science, Technology and Society395$42,838$13,086
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology126$41,893$17,500
Design and Applied Arts83$40,087$14,625
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other—$38,859$19,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness109$37,433$15,000
Biology115$36,324$10,861
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services21——
Applied Mathematics22——
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians44——
Communication and Media Studies104——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science44——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management50—$12,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Geography and Cartography7——
Gerontology3——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences64—$13,250
International Business28——
Nutrition Sciences39——

Certificate programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services5——
Agricultural Business and Management20——
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Data Processing1——
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences35——
Human Resources Management and Services8——
Information Science/Studies1——
Marketing3——
Sustainability Studies4——

Associate's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions59$73,389$20,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities317$33,204$11,000
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services24——
Criminal Justice and Corrections39——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians26——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—$87,234—
Business Administration, Management and Operations31——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

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About Farmingdale State College

TypePublic four-year university
LocationFarmingdale, NY
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates9,552
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitefarmingdale.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate?

Farmingdale State College admits 63% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,147 on the SAT.

How much does Farmingdale State College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,354 a year (tuition and fees: $8,626 in-state, $19,116 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,146 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $649.

How much do Farmingdale State College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $75,278 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 45th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($114,150 a year after graduation).

What is Farmingdale State College's graduation rate?

49% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.