School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree. Farmingdale State College is a public school.

Contacting the School

2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021
Main Phone: (516) 420-2000
Web Site: www.farmingdale.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,447 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.4% of students attend full-time, while 3.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 574 male students and 389 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 59.6% of the student body, while females made up 40.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (660)%, Hispanic (294)%, Asian (589)%, and Native American (12)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 427. One quarter of students scored at least 533.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 448 or higher. One fourth of students scored 545 or higher.

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Horticulture

• Animal Sciences

• Other Building And Construction

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Enterprise Management

• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Data Processing
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing
• Other Health Care

• Child Care
• Institutional Food

• Liberal Arts

• Commercial Art And Design

• Criminal Justice

• Air Transport

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Farmingdale State College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Skyline Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.

• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.