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Farmingdale State College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Farmingdale, NY🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Farmingdale State College is a public university in New York with about 9,300 students. It admits roughly 63% of applicants, with mid-range test scores around 1040–1240 on the SAT. Business, marketing, and engineering technology are the largest programs. Graduates earn a median of $69,781 ten years after starting, though the 53% six-year graduation rate is below average.

Acceptance rate
63.3%
Enrollment
9,314
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
53%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1040 – 1240
ACT (composite)
20 – 28
GPA
2.42 – 3.46

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$4,933
family income
$30–48k
$6,985
family income
$48–75k
$11,834
family income
$75–110k
$14,893
family income
$110k+
$17,919
family income
36% receive Pell grants
23% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Farmingdale State College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
18.0%
Engineering Tech
13.1%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
11.5%
Criminal Justice
10.6%
Health Professions
10.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$69,781
Earnings (6 yr)
$55,901
Completion
53%
Retention
82%
Median debt
$14,718

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Farmingdale State College?

Farmingdale State College has an acceptance rate of 63.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into Farmingdale State College?

Admitted students at Farmingdale State College typically have a GPA between 2.42 and 3.46 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for Farmingdale State College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1040 and 1240 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–28.

How much does Farmingdale State College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $4,933 per year, rising to $17,919 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.