Farmingdale State College
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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 9,996 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Top Rankings
Farmingdale State College ranks among the top 20% of 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 1,046 teachers has grown by 175% over five years.
| Farmingdale State College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 1,046 staff | 158 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (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 - Five Towns CollegePrivate for-profit656 students | 4.00 Mi305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000 4.00656 - Island Drafting and Technical InstitutePrivate for-profit86 students | 5.40 Mi128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733 5.4086 - 505 students | 6.20 Mi6801 Jericho Tpk
Syosset, NY 11791
(800) 922-7337 6.20505 - Nassau Community CollegePublic16,650 students | 11.50 MiOne Education Dr
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 572-7501 11.5016,650
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