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Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY·Public·9,117 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,800 within 10 years.

69%
Accept
9,117
Students
$9,173
Net Price
57%
Grad Rate
$55,800
Earnings
10 yr
$11,000
Debt

About This School

Farmingdale State College is a public institution located in Farmingdale, New York with approximately 9,117 undergraduate students enrolled. Farmingdale State College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,173 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $55,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

The State University of New York at Farmingdale is a public college in East Farmingdale, New York, United States. It is part of the State University of New York. The college was chartered in 1912 as a school of applied agriculture under the name of "New York State School Of Agriculture on Long Island".

The numbers tell a mostly encouraging story here: at just $9,173/year average net price and a median debt of only $11,000 at graduation, this Long Island public college is one of the more affordable paths to a $55,800 median salary 10 years out. That said, the 57% graduation rate is worth a honest conversation — more than 4 in 10 students who start here don't finish, which is a real concern regardless of the reasons behind it. Worth considering if you're drawn to applied, career-focused programs and are confident you'll stay the course, but come in with a clear plan and use every support resource available.

Founded
1912
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing18%
Health Professions11%
Computer Science8%
Biological Sciences3%
Psychology3%
Communications3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Social Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

William FichtnerLen WeinJoel RifkinFernando Caldeiro

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1104
Reading 75th %ile600
Math 75th %ile600

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,576
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,486
Avg Net Price
$9,173
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$11,000

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$17,146

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
57%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
81%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$55,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$55,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White41%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino29%
Asian13%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,117 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Farmingdale State College

2350 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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