Farmingdale State College
Public university · Farmingdale, NY · 9,552 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
63%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1040–1240
ACT (middle 50%)
20–28
Average net price
$6,146
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$15,354
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
49%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College accepts about 63 of every 100 applicants (63%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1040 and 1240 on the SAT. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1040, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–28.
The latest federal data says Farmingdale State College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Farmingdale State College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $15,354 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $6,146 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,626 for NY residents and $19,116 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,626
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,116
- Room & board$15,374
- Total cost of attendance$15,354
- Average net price after grants$6,146
Popular majors
Business, Interdisciplinary Studies, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, Health Professions & Nursing.
Farmingdale State College FAQ
- What is Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate?
- 63% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Farmingdale State College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1040–1240. Aim for 1240 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Farmingdale State College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–28.
- Is Farmingdale State College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Farmingdale State College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Farmingdale State College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
- About $15,354 a year before aid; $6,146 on average after grants.
- What is Farmingdale State College's FAFSA school code?
- 002858. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Farmingdale State College receives your information.
- What is Farmingdale State College's graduation rate?
- 49% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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