Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale State College is a public research university in Farmingdale, New York, serving roughly 9,552 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 63.29% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,781 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,626
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,867 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.29% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,552 83.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.78%
- Average SAT Score: 1147
Farmingdale State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Farmingdale State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College is located in Farmingdale, NY (ZIP 11735-1021).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Farmingdale State College public or private?
Farmingdale State College is a Public institution.
How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
Published tuition: $8,626 in-state, $18,536 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,867.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,504.
How hard is it to get into Farmingdale State College?
Admission rate: 63.29%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1147 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Farmingdale State College?
Total enrollment: 9,552 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Farmingdale State College?
150%-time completion rate: 52.78%.
First-year retention: 81.6%.
What do graduates of Farmingdale State College earn?
Median earnings: $55,901 six years after entry; $69,781 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,718.
36.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Farmingdale State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,960 completions)
- CIP 520201 (304 completions)
- CIP 301501 (196 completions)
- CIP 240102 (166 completions)
- CIP 110201 (113 completions)
- CIP 430406 (96 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (87 completions)
- CIP 150805 (65 completions)
- CIP 422813 (63 completions)
- CIP 430408 (57 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Farmingdale State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.29%; completion rate 52.78%; median earnings $69,781 at 10 years; net price $10,867. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$8,626
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Farmingdale State College was $8,626.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,867
2024 Value
In 2024 Farmingdale State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,867.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,468 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,867 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,504 4-Year In-State Tuition
$74,144 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Farmingdale State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Farmingdale State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Farmingdale State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,125 | $16,575 | $10,590 |
| 2014 | $7,483 | $17,133 | $9,516 |
| 2015 | $7,808 | $17,658 | $9,182 |
| 2016 | $7,860 | $17,710 | $9,784 |
| 2017 | $8,076 | $17,726 | $9,443 |
| 2018 | $8,306 | $18,086 | $9,268 |
| 2019 | $8,538 | $18,448 | $8,638 |
| 2020 | $8,395 | $18,305 | $9,002 |
| 2021 | $8,576 | $18,486 | $6,934 |
| 2022 | $8,576 | $18,486 | $8,973 |
| 2023 | $8,576 | $18,486 | $9,173 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63.29% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1147
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Farmingdale State College in 2024 is 9,552 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.71% 100% Completion Time
52.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.71% of students graduating from Farmingdale State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Farmingdale State College.
Return on Investment
$14,718 Median Student Debt
$69,781 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1505.34% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Farmingdale State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 304 completions
CIP 30.1501: 196 completions
CIP 24.0102: 166 completions
CIP 11.0201: 113 completions
CIP 43.0406: 96 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 87 completions
CIP 15.0805: 65 completions
CIP 42.2813: 63 completions
CIP 43.0408: 57 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,960 completions
Most popular programs at Farmingdale State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Farmingdale State College graduates.
About
Farmingdale State College is a public institution located in Farmingdale, NY, offering 47 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 9,552 students. The admission rate is 63.29%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1147. The institution maintains a 52.78% graduation rate. Approximately 36.25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Farmingdale State College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $8,626 and average net price is $10,867 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Farmingdale State College?
The admission rate is 63.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Farmingdale State College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Farmingdale State College reports midpoint SAT about 1147 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Farmingdale State College earn?
Median earnings are $55,901 six years after entry and $69,781 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Farmingdale State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Farmingdale State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,718.
How big is Farmingdale State College?
Total enrollment is about 9,552 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Farmingdale State College public or private?
Farmingdale State College is a public institution located in Farmingdale, NY.
Is Farmingdale State College an HBCU?
No. Farmingdale State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Farmingdale State College a tribal college?
No. Farmingdale State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Farmingdale State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Farmingdale State College reports 30.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Farmingdale State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Farmingdale State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.