About Farmingdale

Farmingdale State College plays a critical role not just in teaching its students, but in shaping them. At Farmingdale, you will enjoy small, personalized classes that prepare you for a successful career through the use of real-world technologies and critical thinking. Whether it's working alongside award-winning faculty in a research laboratory or experiencing a hands-on internship, Farmingdale is a place where knowledge is a path to achievement and discovery.

At a Glance

• Named one of the best colleges in the North in US News and World Report 2013 and 2014 rankings
• Ranked among top 150 public colleges in the nation in the earning power of graduates in 2012
• Quality education at a great value--$5,870 annual tuition  (in-state residents)
• Offer 29 baccalaureate degrees and eight associate degrees
• Ranked fifth-safest campus in the U.S. in a nationwide statistical analysis
• Highly successful NCAA Division III athletics program
• Technology-Enhanced “Smart” classrooms located throughout academic buildings
• New Campus Center has opened.

Student Body Profile

• Enrollment of 8,163
• 607 resident students
• 175 international students
• Average high school GPA of 87 for incoming freshmen