Farmingdale State College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Farmingdale State College is a medium four-year, public school with 9,315 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1912 and is the only college located in Farmingdale, New York.

Academic Offerings

At Farmingdale State College you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
51
Farmingdale State College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Engineering, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Farmingdale State College student retention rate is high at 81% (above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Farmingdale State College is below average - 55%.

Student to faculty ratio at Farmingdale State College is reasonably decent - 18:1. Read more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high - about $17,000 annually. The additional fees at Farmingdale State College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,600, which totals $18,600 a year.

Read the details about Farmingdale State College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 6,426 applications were submitted and 4,702 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Farmingdale State College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,600
High
Farmingdale State College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Farmingdale State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Farmingdale State College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- around $8,600 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Farmingdale State College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Farmingdale State College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Farmingdale State College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, New York
11735-1021, USA
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