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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Laffin Hall
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone
631-420-2200
Email
admissions@farmingdalae.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Campus Center
Memorial Gallery Hale Hall
Ornamental Horticulture Teaching Gardens
Nold Hall Athletic Facility
Greenley Library
Golf Driving Range Solar Parking / Charging Station Smart Grid Demonstration Facility Smart Energy House
Memorial Gallery Hale Hall
Ornamental Horticulture Teaching Gardens
Nold Hall Athletic Facility
Greenley Library
Golf Driving Range Solar Parking / Charging Station Smart Grid Demonstration Facility Smart Energy House
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Adventureland
Jones Beach
Manhattan
Village of Farmingdale
Jones Beach
Manhattan
Village of Farmingdale
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
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
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 9,455
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average HS GPA: 3.29
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
793
with Terminal Degree
229
419
Men
374
Women
187
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
36%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General.
Ornamental Horticulture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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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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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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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Gerontology.
Nutrition Sciences.
Science, Technology and Society.
Sustainability Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Psychology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Applied Economics.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
John Brooks
New York State Senator
Fernando Caldeiro
Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
William Fichtner
Major Motion Film Actor
John Romita, Jr
Legendary Spiderman Comic Book Artist, Marvel Comics
William N. Valavanis
World Renowned Bonsai master
Theresa M. Santmann
Healthcare Pioneer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Matthew Seelinger
MLB Baseball Player
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
36%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,396
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,746
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,629
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
35%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$21,236
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,396
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,070
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$16,980
Required Fees
$1,506
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,850
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,508
Foreign Countries Represented
75
Demographics
13.02%
Asian
10.57%
Black
29.01%
Hispanic
40.69%
Caucasian
2.23%
International
41% female
59% male
80% are full time
20% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
5%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
9%
Campus Environment
Suburban
99/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Services Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Kelsey Russell
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
No documentation is needed for admission. For disability services accommodations, recent documentation with statement of diagnosis and history should be provided by either licensed mental health professions, psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians or neurologists.Documentation Required for ADHD
No documentation is needed for admission. For disability services accommodations, recent documentation with statement of diagnosis and history should be provided by either licensed mental health professions, psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians or neurologists.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
No
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
89
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
3
3% join a fraternity
6% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
4% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Farmingdale State College)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Farmingdale State College)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Sustainability
87/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
44%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Other trainings description:
Ongoing training seminars for faculty and professional staff, including residential.
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Please provide details on specific trainings:
Yearly training at professional conferences re current and emerging trends and research developments in crisis intervention and management
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
No
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Training for residential staff and offerings for resident students.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
Details of non-credit offering:
Voluntary programs only.
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Yes
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
