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Farmingdale State University of New York is a coeducational, public college under the State University of New York system (SUNY). It was founded in 1912 as New York State School of Agriculture. The college offers more than 30 degree programs in diverse areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of over 350 acres. Farmingdale enrolls more than 6,000 students per year. The college is composed of the following academic divisions:
Farmingdale fields more than 15 men’s and women’s sports teams. They are members of the NCAA Division III. They are nicknamed the Rams.
The main campus of Farmingdale State College is in Farmingdale, NY (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Farmingdale State College offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 510. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Farmingdale State College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 6,447 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Skyline Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021
General Phone: (516) 420-2000
http://WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 262 | business and related services, business management, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 188 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 176 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 123 | industrial tech, automotive tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 75 | criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention |
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 53 | information science |
| Media | 53 | communication and journalism |
| Science | 38 | biology |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 23 | ornamental horticulture |
| Transportation | 22 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Construction Trades | 18 | construction trades |
| Mathematics | 10 | applied mathematics |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Farmingdale State College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 544 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 523 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 39 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Farmingdale State College had a total enrollment of 6,447 students (5,485 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Farmingdale State College offers campus housing for 550 of its 5,485 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Farmingdale, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,643 | 2,407 | 52% | 1,023 | 42% |
| Men | 2,635 | 1,420 | 54% | 593 | 42% |
| Women | 2,008 | 987 | 49% | 430 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 500 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,375 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,635 |
| Room and board | $ 10,844 |
| Room charge | $ 6,644 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,186 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,027 |
Financial Aid:
Farmingdale State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285800)
Farmingdale State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 76 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $115,716 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $107,837 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $98,157 | 22 | $88,685 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $74,575 | 19 | $72,244 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $63,488 | 37 | $61,793 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 98 | $80,988 | 79 | $71,645 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Skyline Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Loss Prevention Services
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Farmingdale State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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