SUNY Farmingdale, FSC
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Farmingdale State College (SUNY Farmingdale, FSC)
About this school
Farmingdale State College (formerly SUNY College of Technology of Farmingdale) is a public college within the State University of New York system. Founded in 1912, the college provides career-oriented baccalaureate and associate degrees in technological fields and the applied sciences that support local economic development. All professional and technical programs have a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Students constantly examine the essential connections between technology and the arts and humanities. The college's 380-acre campus is located on Long Island, 25 miles from New York City.
- www.farmingdale.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
22
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:9,552
- Men:5,428 Men (56.8%)
- Women:4,124 Women (43.2%)
Location
Admission Information (SUNY Farmingdale, FSC)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Farmingdale State College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | 1 |
Social Studies | 4 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | July 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2350 Broadhollow Road |
City, State, Zip | Farmingdale, NY 11735 |
Phone | (631) 420-2200 |
Fax | (631) 420-2633 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 59% of 6,063 applicants were admitted |
Women | 58% of 2,822 applicants were admitted |
Men | 60% of 3,241 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,038 (57%) of 3,579 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 867 (53%) of 1,623 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,171 (60%) of 1,956 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.20 |
375 And Above | 12% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 25% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 26% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 4% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 530 average |490-570 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 14% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 58% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 25% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 57% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 26% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |19-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 1% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 21% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 67% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 11% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (SUNY Farmingdale, FSC)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $8,076|Out-of-state: $17,726 (33.42%)
- Room & Board: - $12,892 (53.34%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (4.97%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,000 (8.28%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Farmingdale State College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002858 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,038 (83.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 740 (71.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 678 (91.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 58 (8.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $8,390 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 609 (89.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,494 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 342 (50.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,252 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 12 (1.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 31 (2.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,329 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,894 (71.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,736 (76.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,529 (94.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 298 (8.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 58% |
Average Award | $7,950 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,030 (85.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,575 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,974 (55.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,042 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 27 (.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 144 (2.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,221 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 50% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $22,105 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (SUNY Farmingdale, FSC)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
239
Part-Time Faculty
504
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
26%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 4% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 19% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 39% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 28% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 10% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 28% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 53% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 204,257 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 367 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Farmingdale State College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
83.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
29.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
49.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.3%
Programs & Majors (SUNY Farmingdale, FSC)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (31)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Applied Economics
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Applied Psychology
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming, Other
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Forensic Science and Technology
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering technologies, Interdisciplinary studies
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life (SUNY Farmingdale, FSC)
Location & Geography
Population
8,239
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Campus Size
380 acres
Weather
Temperature | 21.3 average low in January, 75.4 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Huntington |
Nearest Train Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Farmingdale |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
7% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
94%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Ram |
School Colors | Green, white, and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Farmingdale State College offers drama theatre, radio station, national fraternities, national sororities, campus activities board, farmingdale student government, ram nation radio, greek life
Sororities
4% of women participate
Fraternities
3% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
7,407
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
9,552
Women
4,124
Men
5,428
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 8.3% Asian
- 9.9% Black/African-American
- 20.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 57.7% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
1.3% from 72 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
22
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