Farmingdale State College

2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 18,644 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 18,644 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,483
  • Out-state tuition: $17,133
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Farmingdale State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,046 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Farmingdale State College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,046 staff
159 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Farmingdale State College has grown by 86% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Farmingdale State College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,644 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
8,049 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
10,595 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,035 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
14 students
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,554 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
41 students
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
617 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
% Hispanic
27%
23%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
42%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
54%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$52,100
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,483 is more than the state average of $5,902. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,133 is more than the state average of $10,404. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,483
$5,902
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,133
$10,404
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,889
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
73%
74%
SAT Total Avg.
1,510
1,465
SAT Reading
495
475
SAT Math
525
505
SAT Writing
490
485
ACT Total Avg.
20
20
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Farmingdale State College cost?
Farmingdale State College's tuition is approximately $7,483 for In-State students and $17,133 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Farmingdale State College?
The acceptance rate of Farmingdale State College is 73%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
What is Farmingdale State College's ranking?
Farmingdale State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 18,644 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,483
  • Out-state tuition: $17,133
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Suffolk County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Suffolk County, NY is Island Drafting and Technical Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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