About Farmingdale

Farmingdale State College is SUNY’s largest college of applied science and technology, focusing on academic programs that equip students with the skills to succeed. Through its applied learning, including internships and clinical placements, Farmingdale’s outcomes in employment of students within six months of graduation is extraordinary.

Mission of the College

Dedicated to student success, Farmingdale State College delivers exceptional academic and applied learning outcomes through scholarship, research, and student engagement for Long Island and beyond. FSC's commitment to student-centered learning and inclusiveness prepares graduates to be exemplary citizens equipped to excel in a competitive, diverse, and technologically dynamic society.

Student Profile

Students who joined the Farmingdale State College
community in Fall 2018

11,1444 Applications and 2497 incoming students

Three-year Average for Freshman General Admits

1,114.5
SAT

89
GPA

22.6
ACT

Student Body

 

 

 

10,007
Undergraduate
Students
 57% Men
43% Women

Student Body: 42% Mutlicultural from over 70 countries, and about 200 active or veteran military.

Our students come from all over Long Island.

3,874
Nassau

4,973
Suffolk

507
Queens

653
Other

Retention

 Freshman Retention Rate is 83% Six-Year Graduation Rate is 53%

 

 

National average
per National Student
Clearinghouse is 60.6%.

84%
Freshman
Retention Rate*

55%
Six-Year
Graduate Rate*
*as of 2017

Retention and Graduation

42
Total Undergraduate
Degree Programs

37

Bachelor Degrees
 

30

Interdisciplinary Minors
 

5

Associate Degrees

Outcomes within six months of graduation

89%
Working Full or Part
Time, or in Graduate
School

68%
Very Satisfied or
Satisfied with FSC
Preparation

77%
Working in their
program of study

 Outcomes within six months of graduation: 90% Working full-time or part-time; 16% applied or accepted into grad school; 77% working in their field.

Current Costs

Cost for NYS Residents: $6,870/yr

NYS RESIDENTS
$6,870/yr
Cost for Out of State: $16,650/yr

OUT OF STATE
$16,650/yr

Faculty and Instruction

Student to faculty ratio: 20:1
Average Class size: 25

24

Average
Class Size

Student Life

Student Life: 70 Student Clubs and organizations.

73

Student Clubs and
Organizations
Academic, Performing Arts,
Musical, Cultural, Greek

Four Fraternities

Fraternities
Four Sororities

Sororities
Intramural teams with 294 participants

52

Intramural
Teams
with 418 Participants

Alumni

96,000

96,000 Alumni Worldwide

Intercollegiate Athletics

54 Skyline Championships, President's Cup Winner 2016-2017
14 Division III All-Americans

9


Division III
Intercollegiate
Sports for Women

9


Division III
Intercollegiate
Sports for Men

International Study

Map of International Study: 79 Students studied abroad, 14 countries attended.
New York city landscape.

Conveniently located 1 Hour from NYC

Horton Hall building.

Founded 1912