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Farmingdale State College

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale

Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Farmingdale State College is a public institution in Farmingdale with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1104, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,781 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,173.

Established
1912
Motto
Let Each Become All One Is Capable of Being
Mascot
Ram-bo
Type
Public college
Division
Division III

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69%Acceptance
1104SAT Avg
9,117Students
18:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$69,781Earnings 10yr
$9,173Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1104

Reading & WritingMid: 545
510600
MathMid: 555
510600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1927

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
36%
First-generation
40%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,576
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,486
Room & Board$14,546
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$17,146
Average Net Price$9,173
Median Debt at Graduation$14,718
Monthly Payment (10yr)$156

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,865
$30–48K$6,366
$48–75K$10,730
$75–110K$13,143
$110K+$16,356

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

64

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

15

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

7

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

18

Drug Arrests

14

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
18:1

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
9,117
Gender Split
41% / 59%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 11%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 13%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.1%
Freshman Retention80.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,901
10 Years$69,781

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The State University of New York at Farmingdale, established in 1912, originally began as the "New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island".
  • The proposal for the college's founding was put forth by State Assemblyman John Lupton in 1909.
  • Two of the oldest buildings on campus are Hicks Hall and Cutler Hall, which were constructed in 1914 and were originally called the Horticulture and Agronomy Buildings, respectively.
  • The buildings house four oil on canvas murals, painted in 1936 by local artists Frederick Marshall and C.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
30 mi(52 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
107 mi(185 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
165 mi(286 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ISP Long Island MacArthur17 mi
JFK New York JFK20 mi
LGA New York LaGuardia23 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA165 mi · ~4h 46m drive
New York, NY30 mi · ~52 min drive
Hartford, CT80 mi · ~2h 19m drive
Providence, RI128 mi · ~3h 42m drive
Albany, NY132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
Syracuse, NY211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Rochester, NY271 mi · ~7h 50m drive
Buffalo, NY317 mi · ~9h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Pittsburgh, PA345 mi · ~9h 58m drive
Harrisburg, PA185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
Newark, NJ39 mi · ~1h 8m drive
Trenton, NJ78 mi · ~2h 15m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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