Farmingdale State College

2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021

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 3 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

Farmingdale State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

The teacher population of 381 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Farmingdale State College	(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	381 staff	81 staff

The student population of Farmingdale State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Farmingdale State College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	8,394 students	1,701 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	28:1

# Full-Time Students	6,287 students	1,163 students

# Part-Time Students	2,107 students	538 students

Total Dormitory Capacity	-	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%
Diversity Score	0.54	0.69

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$52,100	$35,200

The public in-state tuition of $7,483 is more than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,133 is more than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$7,483	$5,512

Out-State Tuition Fees	$17,133	$10,202

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	81%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$15,958	$13,006

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,000	$5,549

Acceptance Rate	47%	70%

SAT Total Avg.	1,510	1,466
SAT Reading	495	476

SAT Math	525	505

SAT Writing	490	485

ACT Total Avg.	20	22
ACT Composite	20	22

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

The nearest community college to Farmingdale State College is SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown (1.8 miles away).