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The main campus of Farmingdale State College is in Farmingdale, New York (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Farmingdale State College offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to landscaping and horticulture.
Farmingdale State College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 429 to 535. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 458 or more.
Farmingdale State College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Farmingdale State College had 6,461 enrolled students.
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
Admissions Phone: (516) 420-2204
Financial Aid Phone: (516) 420-2328
http://WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU
Farmingdale State College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 212 | business and related services, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 176 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 104 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 92 | information science, data processing tech, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 91 | industrial tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, automotive tech, computer engineering tech, aerospace engineering tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 86 | criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention |
| Media | 61 | communication and journalism |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 59 | dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Transportation | 37 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 36 | ornamental horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 20 | construction trades |
| Medicine | 12 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 8 | applied mathematics |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | aircraft maintenance |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural operations |
Number of programs and degrees for Farmingdale State College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 538 | 18 |
| Bachelor's degree | 454 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 3 |
In 2005, Farmingdale State College had a total enrollment of 6,461 students (5,005 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Farmingdale State College offers campus housing for 500 of its 5,005 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Farmingdale, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,749 | 2,162 | 58% | 899 | 42% |
| Men | 2,080 | 1,283 | 62% | 586 | 46% |
| Women | 1,669 | 879 | 53% | 313 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 429 | 535 |
| SAT Math | 458 | 548 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (516) 420-2204
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,267 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,527 |
| Room and board | $ 10,230 |
| Room charge | $ 6,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,075 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,385 |
Financial Aid:
Farmingdale State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (516) 420-2328
Farmingdale State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $76,979 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 46 | $88,226 | 16 | $75,827 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $62,637 | 26 | $64,050 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $54,079 | 20 | $48,257 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 92 | $73,390 | 62 | $61,995 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Skyline Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/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
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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