Farmingdale State College — acceptance rate 69%, tuition $7,070 in-state, $16,980 out-of-stateFarmingdale State College campus, Farmingdale, NY. Photo: Batiste93, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
C
44/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
9,541
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
69%
Acceptance Rate
$8,224
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Farmingdale State College ▼
15%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Farmingdale State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$69,781
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$55,901
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,718
Median debt at graduation
52.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,147
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
36.3%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 80th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Farmingdale State College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Farmingdale State College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $748,365
Avg rent near campus: $2,948/mo — vs ~$982/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11701 (4.1% cap, Amityville)
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🏆 Where Farmingdale State College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,450 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person56%
Hybrid (Some Online)39%
Fully Online5%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)81%
25-64 (Adult)15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College has an acceptance rate of 69%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Farmingdale State College?
Tuition at Farmingdale State College is
$7,070 for in-state students
and $16,980 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,224.
What is the graduation rate at Farmingdale State College?
The graduation rate at Farmingdale State College is 57%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Farmingdale State College a good school?
Farmingdale State College has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College has a total enrollment of 9,541 students.
Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Farmingdale State College?
Yes! Approximately 15% of students at Farmingdale State College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,450 students who need rental housing near campus.
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