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Farmingdale State College
Most applicants get into Farmingdale State College — 63.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Farmingdale State College occupies suburban Farmingdale, NY — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $108,029 four years out. Faculty pay averages $112,548 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 9,552 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 81.6% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1200 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Farmingdale State College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Farmingdale State College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1020 and 1200; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Farmingdale State College received 9,455 applications and admitted 6,535 (69.1%), with 1,676 enrolling.
How Farmingdale State College compares
| Farmingdale State College | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 63.3% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,626 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,781 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Farmingdale State College student earns $69,781 — 16% above the New York median of $60,236 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Farmingdale State College prices by residency: $8,626 in-state versus $18,536 out-of-state — a $9,910 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Farmingdale State College enrolls 9,552 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Farmingdale State College's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
52.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Farmingdale State College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Farmingdale State College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,029 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $104,169 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $91,941 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $89,913 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $87,895 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $81,036 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $78,267 |
| Air Transportation | $72,195 |
| Computer Programming | $71,665 |
| Biology, General | $71,533 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,853 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $62,608 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,497 |
| Security Science and Technology | $60,464 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $58,570 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $54,746 |
| International Business | $54,007 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $53,896 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,580 |
| Applied Mathematics | $50,388 |
Median earnings for these 20 Farmingdale State College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $69,781 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional Farmingdale State College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Farmingdale State College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 63.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate?
69.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,535 admitted from 9,455 applicants.
How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
In-state tuition is $8,626; out-of-state students pay $18,536. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Farmingdale State College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $69,781 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill — 84% admitted
- University at Albany — 69.1% admitted
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred — 75.7% admitted
- University at Buffalo — 74.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.