Farmingdale State College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2024 Average Net Price

$9,655

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

63.3%

10,748 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,039

79.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57%

406 Graduates

About

Farmingdale State College is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Farmingdale State College were General Business Administration & Management (304 degrees awarded), Science, Technology, & Society (196 degrees), and General Computer Programming (113 degrees).

In 2024, 1,960 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Farmingdale State College. 41.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (930 degrees), 1.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (525 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Farmingdale State College is $7,070, which is $−21,108 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Farmingdale State College is $7,070, which is $21,108 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,655.

In 2024, 52% of undergraduate students attending Farmingdale State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Farmingdale State College was $7,070. The cost of tuition at Farmingdale State College is $−21,108 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Farmingdale State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,655

2024 Value

17.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Farmingdale State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,655. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Farmingdale State College grew by 17.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Farmingdale State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,820

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Farmingdale State College was of $20,820 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 46.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Farmingdale State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Farmingdale State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Farmingdale State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Farmingdale State College received 10,748 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13.7% annual growth. Out of those 10,748 applicants, 6,802 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.3% acceptance rate.

There were 10,039 students enrolled at Farmingdale State College in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Farmingdale State College has an overall enrollment yield of 26.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,802

Accepted Out of 10,748

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Farmingdale State College was 63.3% (6,802 admissions from 10,748 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 13.7%, while admissions grew by 4.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Farmingdale State College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2024)

340

Scores Submitted (2024)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Farmingdale State College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Farmingdale State College had a total enrollment of 10,039 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Farmingdale State College is 7,991 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,048. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at Farmingdale State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Farmingdale State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.6% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Asian, 11.4% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.369% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.249% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Farmingdale State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (33.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Farmingdale State College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,039 students. The full-time enrollment at Farmingdale State College is 7,991 and the part-time enrollment is 2,048. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at Farmingdale State College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Farmingdale State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Farmingdale State College was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Farmingdale State College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Farmingdale State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,776 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,970 enrolled students
Asian
1,338 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Farmingdale State College is 37.6% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Asian, 11.4% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.369% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.249% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 85 students (0.847%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 330 fewer women than men received degrees from Farmingdale State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Farmingdale State College is white (930 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (525 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Farmingdale State College is General Business Administration & Management (304 degrees awarded), followed by Science, Technology, & Society (196 degrees) and General Computer Programming (113 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Farmingdale State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (258 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (224 degrees), and Transportation (57 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Farmingdale State College are Other managers (152,768 people), Police officers (146,939 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (104,160 people), Software developers (69,605 people), and Secondary school teachers (58,440 people).

The most specialized majors at Farmingdale State College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (258 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (224 degrees), Transportation (57 degrees), Protective Services (206 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Farmingdale State College are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Farmingdale State College are Engineering Technologies (258 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (224 degrees), Transportation (57 degrees), Protective Services (206 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Farmingdale State College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (341,858 people), Elementary & secondary schools (264,521 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (190,248 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (127,915 people), and Computer Systems Design (127,220 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Farmingdale State College.

Most Common (2024)

General Health Services
16 degrees awarded
Agricultural Business Operations
11 degrees awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Farmingdale State College was General Health Services with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Farmingdale State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,145

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

815

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,145 degrees were awarded to men at Farmingdale State College, which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (815).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Farmingdale State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Farmingdale State College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.84 times more than the 107 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Farmingdale State College in Science, Technology, & Society, which is 1.58 times more than the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 36% of students graduating from Farmingdale State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
930 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
525 degrees awarded
Asian
228 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Farmingdale State College is white (930 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (525 degrees).

0.255% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
779 degrees awarded
White Male
735 degrees awarded
White Male
703 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Farmingdale State College is white male (779 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (735 degrees).

Operations

Farmingdale State College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.98M (52.5%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Farmingdale State College had a total salary expenditure of 208M. Farmingdale State College employs 126 Assistant professors, 80 Associate professors and 57 Professors. Most academics at Farmingdale State College are Female Assistant professor (68), Male Assistant professor (58), and Male Associate professor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Farmingdale State College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 177 employees, Service, with 108 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees.

Endowment

$7.58M

2024 Endowment

21.4%

growth from 2023

Farmingdale State College has an endowment valued at about $7.58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Farmingdale State College grew 21.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Farmingdale State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.51M - Federal
$1.32M - State
$218k - Local

As of 2024, Farmingdale State College received $1.51M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.32M from state grants and contracts, and $218k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$84.2M

2024 Salaries

10.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Farmingdale State College paid a median of $84.2M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($208M) and a 10.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.34% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.26% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$28.1M

Instructional Salaries

298

Number of Employees

In 2024, Farmingdale State College paid a total of $28.1M to 298 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Farmingdale State College were Business and Financial Operations with 177 employees, Service with 108 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees.

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