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Farmingdale State College, State University of New York (FSC)

Black Pinpoint Admissions Office 2350 Broadhollow Road-Laffin Hall | Farmingdale, NY | 11735

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
10,743
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Acceptance Rate
63%
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Average HS GPA
3.27

Deadlines

Regular
June 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 28

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,850
Approximate Expenses per year
$3,150

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
816
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Terminal Degree
213

Gender

Men
423
Women
393
Minority
200
International
3

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
41%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
59%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's

06. Student Body

Gender

42% female58% male

Out of State

1% are out
of state
99% are
in-state

Students

80% are
full time
20% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,007
Foreign Countries Represented
67

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.38%
Asian
13.25%
Black
11.28%
Hispanic
30.11%
Caucasian
37.67%
Unknown
0.29%
International
2.96%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
5%
First-Year Students
12%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Nathan Zwikelmaier
Campus Visit Coordinator
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Laffin Hall, 2nd Floor 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735
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934-420-2200

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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934-420-2200

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Long Island Railroad to the Farmingdale Station which is only a few miles from the campus. Campus shuttle is offered from the LIRR station. Taxis are available. Airports include LaGuardia, JF Kennedy and Islip-MacArthur.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Northern State Parkway - to Exit 40 (Route 110). Travel south on Route 110 for approximately 3 miles. On the right-hand side, you will see a large facility (Broad Hollow Bioscience Park). Turn right into the campus at the Farmingdale State College sign. Southern State Parkway - to Exit 32 - (Route 110). Travel north on Route 110, approximately 3 miles. Turn left at the College sign onto Melville Road. Proceed approximately 1/4 mile to College entrance. Turn right into the College. Long Island Expressway - to Exit 49 South (Route 110). Travel south on Route 110, approximately 2 miles. On the right-hand side, you will see a large facility (Broad Hollow Bioscience Park). Turn right into the campus at the Farmingdale State College sign.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport Melville Marriott Huntington Hilton


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intramural sports
0%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
4%

Men's Sports (Farmingdale State College)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Farmingdale State College)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Kelsey Russell
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
91
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
3%
Join a sorority
4%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
No

Green rating

87%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

44%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,388
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,084
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,726
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
34%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$20,441
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,388
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
41%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
59%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.

  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General.
  • Ornamental Horticulture.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Science.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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06 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Industrial Technology/Technician.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
  • Health and Wellness, General.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Applied Mathematics, General.
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11 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Gerontology.
  • Nutrition Sciences.
  • Science, Technology and Society.
  • Sustainability Studies.
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12 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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13 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Applied Psychology.
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14 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Applied Economics.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
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15 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.

  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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16 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Design and Visual Communications, General.

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