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How to Get Into Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Farmingdale State College Admissions Statistics

63%
Acceptance Rate
520-620
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
520-620
SAT Math (mid 50%)
20-28
ACT (mid 50%)
9,552
Undergrads
53%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Farmingdale State College

The bar here is clear

Farmingdale State College admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1040-1240 combined SAT or 20-28 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Farmingdale State College fits.

Farmingdale State College Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Farmingdale State College Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $18,966
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $8,626 / $18,536
Room & board (on campus) $14,926
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $10,867

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $4,933
$30-48k $6,985
$48-75k $11,834
$75-110k $14,893
$110k+ $17,919
36%
Students receiving Pell Grants
23%
Students taking federal loans
82%
Freshman retention rate
18:1
Student-faculty ratio

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