Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021
About Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale State College is a public research university in Farmingdale, New York, serving roughly 9,552 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 63.29% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,781 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Farmingdale State College charges 56% above the national public median tuition ($8,626).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 38% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 52.78%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $69,781.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Farmingdale State College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1505% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale State College | $8,626 | $10,867 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Farmingdale State College really?
Key findings
- Farmingdale State College charges 56% above the national public median tuition ($8,626).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 38% below.
Farmingdale State College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $8,626
Finding Farmingdale State College charges 56% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $8,626. That is 56% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is 38% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 28% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Farmingdale State College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Farmingdale State College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Farmingdale State College is $10,867.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $10,867 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,494 above the New York median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $7,833 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Farmingdale State College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Farmingdale State College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Farmingdale State College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$8,626
Out-of-state tuition
$18,536
Avg. net price
$10,867
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Farmingdale State College is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General304
- Science, Technology and Society196
- General Studies166
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General113
- Forensic Science and Technology96
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 26% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1147
- Midpoint ACT: 24
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Farmingdale State College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Farmingdale State College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Farmingdale State College.
Campus
Location
Farmingdale, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 11735-1021
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.6× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
9,552
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 19,316
- Graduate
- 32
- Full-time share
- 83%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$14,718
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 36.25%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Farmingdale State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1147 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 24 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Farmingdale State College reported total enrollment of about 9,552 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (37.7%), Hispanic or Latino (30.1%), and Asian (13.2%). About 36.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Farmingdale State College in 2024 is 9,552 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,316 students. Graduate enrollment is about 32 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 65% male / 35% female
- Science, Technology and Society: 39% male / 61% female
- General Studies: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Farmingdale State College graduates earn a median of $69,781 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Farmingdale State College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $69,781. Median federal loan debt: $14,718. Average net price used in cost models: $10,867.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Farmingdale State College graduates report median earnings of $69,781 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Farmingdale State College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Farmingdale State College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Farmingdale State College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Farmingdale State College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$6.2M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 0.16× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 0.15× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.24× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 0.04× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 0.04× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.06× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.7%
- New York median 18.0 pp below median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 21.2 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 22.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,379
- New York median 1.2× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 1.2× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,226
- New York median near the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.2× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Farmingdale State College at a glance
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale State College is a public institution in Farmingdale, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralScience, Technology and SocietyGeneral Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian37.7%Hispanic or Latino30.1%Asian13.2%
Schools near Farmingdale State College
Other campuses in Farmingdale, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farmingdale State College located?
Farmingdale State College is located in Farmingdale, NY.
What is Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Farmingdale State College is 63.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,455 applicants and 6,535 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Farmingdale State College's tuition?
Farmingdale State College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $8,626 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $10,867 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,626 and average net price is $10,867 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,926 annually.
What explains Farmingdale State College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($10,867), completion (52.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($69,781). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,316 students, White (37.7%), Hispanic or Latino (30.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Farmingdale State College?
About 39.7% of students at Farmingdale State College are first-generation college students.
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.
Is Farmingdale State College public or private?
Farmingdale State College is a public institution located in Farmingdale, NY.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.