Farmingdale State College
Tel:
(631)420-2000
- Farmingdale State College plays a critical role not just in teaching its students, but in shaping them. At Farmingdale, you will enjoy small, personalized classes that prepare you for a successful career through the use of real-world technologies and critical thinking. Whether it's working alongside award-winning faculty in a research laboratory or experiencing a hands-on internship, Farmingdale is a place where knowledge is a path to achievement and discovery. The College prepares students to be real-life problem solvers in traditional as well as emerging fields so that, upon graduation, their contributions to the economic vitality of the region, state, and nation are demonstrated. The educational experience at the College is centered on building a foundation of knowledge along with an appreciation of culture, ethics, aesthetics, and diversity that empowers the graduate for continuous intellectual and personal development throughout life. The dedicated faculty and staff create a supportive environment in which teaching and learning take place through research and service.
School Highlights
- Farmingdale State College serves 8,394 students (75% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Farmingdale State College is one of 4 community colleges within Nassau County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Farmingdale State College is SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown (1.8 miles away).
Top Placements (New York)
Listed among the top community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 381 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Farmingdale State College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 381 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 8,394 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 6,287 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,107 students | 538 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 600 | 451 |
| % Asian | 6% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% |
| % Black | 9% | 17% |
| % White | 66% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 3% | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.69 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $52,100 | $35,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Farmingdale State College is SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-BrownPrivate, for profit240 students | 1.80 Mi320 S. Service Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631)370-3300 1.80240 - Briarcliffe CollegePrivate, for profit1,719 students | 3.00 Mi1055 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516)918-3600 3.001,719 - Five Towns CollegePrivate, for profit687 students | 4.20 Mi305 North Service Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631)424-7000 4.20687 - Island Drafting and Technical InstitutePrivate, for profit103 students | 5.60 Mi128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
6316918733 5.60103 - 851 students | 5.80 Mi6801 Jericho Tpk
Syosset, NY 11791
8009227337 5.80851
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