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You can fill out an application
online or mail your application to the Application Processing Center
in Albany.
The SUNY application is available:
Farmingdale State College is a selective school, and we are looking for students who are academically motivated, and have succeeded in high school. Decisions are made based upon
the quality of your academic program, your grade point average,
rank in class and SAT or ACT scores. The minimum high school grade point average for incoming freshman is 80%. Your previous academic record
must include the prerequisites necessary for your program of study
at Farmingdale.
back to top SAT or ACT scores are required
for all applicants who graduated from high school after 1998. This
requirement is waived for transfer students who have completed a
minimum of 24 credits with a GPA of at least 2.0.
back to top We expect a combined Math/English SAT score of at least 1000 and/or a minimum ACT score is 21 for admission. The Admissions Counselors at Farmingdale also take into consideration extracurricular activities, awards, community service and recommendations. The more we know about you the better decision we can make.
back to top The admission criteria are the
same for students whether they live in New York or elsewhere. It
is natural for a state university to attract many students from
within its borders, but we welcome and encourage out-of-state and
international students to apply.
back to top If you have completed Advanced
Placement courses and examinations or other college level courses,
you may be able to receive college credit for them. Credit is usually
given for an AP score of 3 or better, or a college grade of C or
better. For you to receive credit, Farmingdale must receive the
official AP score report or an official transcript from the other
college.
back to top Applications are accepted on a
rolling basis up to the beginning of the semester and are reviewed
on a first-come, first-served basis.
For the Nursing and Dental Hygiene programs,
applications that only admit in the fall semester, there is a
first priority filing date of January 15. Contact the guidance office of
your high school and the registrar of any college you attend. A
school guidance counselor will complete the high school portion
of the application and attach an official high school transcript
before forwarding it to Albany.
back to top Office of Admissions, Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021 back to top All applicants will be notified
by mail. Acceptance information CANNOT be given over the phone.
back to top Matriculated students have been
formally accepted into a degree or certificate program. They are
eligible to apply for financial aid and campus housing. A non-matriculated
student can change his or her status to matriculated upon satisfactory
completion of specific college courses. You must be a matriculated
student to apply for graduation.
back to top The Educational Opportunity Program
is intended for students facing financial and educational barriers
to college success. By providing financial and educational support,
the program helps students to realize their academic potential.
EOP candidates must submit financial eligibility information as
well as academic information to apply to the program.
back to top Students who withdrew from the
college in good standing and wish to return to the same curriculum,
should consult the Department Chairperson directly. All other students
should contact Admissions.
back to top Call (631) 420-2200 to schedule
an appointment. You must bring all transcripts with you.
back to top Come see our beautiful 380 acre campus including:
back to top Open Houses are scheduled for
April and November. Go back to the Home page on this website for
further information and to register.
back to top Farmingdale welcomes International
students to apply for admissions. For details on this program, please
call (631) 420-2624 or visit the international education website.
back to top Farmingdale is a small College
of Technology offering many opportunities in Bachelor and Associate
degree programs. We take pride in providing personalized attention
to our students through frequent contact with staff and faculty.
Currently we have 6200 students. Approximately 525 students live
on our 380-acre campus. The College has four distinct schools: Arts
and Sciences, Business, Engineering Technology and Health
Sciences.
back to top The student/faculty ratio depends
on your major and level of study. Across campus it's 20:1. The average
class size is 26 students. Most of Farmingdale's classes have fewer
than 30 students.
back to top Most of our students, 90%, are
from Long Island and commute to Farmingdale. The majority of our
students come from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and New York Counties.
We are located in the heart of Long Island within easy commuting
distance from anywhere in the metropolitan New York area.
back to top About 62% of the student population
is Caucasian, 13.5% African-American, 9.6% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian
and 0.2% Native American. Religious, cultural and economic diversity
create a rewarding American experience at Farmingdale.
back to top Farmingdale currently offers both
Bachelor and Associate degrees.
There are 24 majors available in the Bachelor degree programs and
10 different majors in the Associate degree programs.
back to top Farmingdale State's Athletic Program
offers student athletes a wide variety of opportunities for participation.
The College is a Division III provisional member of the NCAA (National
Collegiate Athletic Association). The Farmingdale Intercollegiate
Program is one of the finest in the country.
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