Farmingdale State College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good
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Farmingdale State College is a medium four-year, public school with 10,020 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1912 and is the only college located in Farmingdale, New York.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
51
Fair
At Farmingdale State College you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

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, Criminal Justice, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

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 normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The student retention rate at Farmingdale State College is high at 83% (above New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Farmingdale State College is below average - 58%.

Student to faculty ratio at Farmingdale State College is reasonably decent - 19:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$18,400
High
Average tuition cost is fairly high, about $17,000 annually. The additional fees at Farmingdale State College not covered by tuition are around $1,400; this comes to a total of $18,400 per 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
60%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 7,156 applications were submitted and 4,305 were accepted, so it is not very hard 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
$8,200
High
Farmingdale State College offers 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 about 700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: about $8,200 a 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 numbers, Farmingdale State College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Farmingdale State College Location and Maps



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