Good

Score: 65/100

Farmingdale State College

4-Year Public

📍 Farmingdale, New York 11735

🌐 www.farmingdale.edu/

Outcomes

73/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

83/100

Prestige

44/100

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 students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,450 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$748,365

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,948

1-Year Change

+9.0%

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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.

🥈

Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis

of 2 schools

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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

of 18 schools

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

of 100 schools

Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

of 36 schools

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

of 22 schools

Forensic Science and Technology

of 52 schools

Science, Technology and Society

of 9 schools

Applied Psychology

of 30 schools

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

of 100 schools

#14

Design and Visual Communications, General

of 72 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,070	$16,980
Room	$8,836
Board	$5,710
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$26,422	$36,332

Financial Aid

75%

Receive Any Aid

41%

Receive Pell Grants

26%

Take Out Loans

$8,224

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,865
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,366
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,730
$75,001 - $110,000	$13,143
$110,001+	$16,356

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 304 grads/yr Science, Technology and Society 196 grads/yr General Studies 166 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 113 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 96 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 87 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Applied Psychology 63 grads/yr Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 57 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 54 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 53 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 52 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 49 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 42 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 42 grads/yr Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 38 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 36 grads/yr Health and Wellness, General 33 grads/yr Computer Science 32 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 29 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Farmingdale State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

9,541

Total Students

41%

Women

81%

Traditional Age (18-24)

15%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 41%

Hispanic 29%

Black 11%

Asian 13%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 12%

Off-Campus (Renters) 15%

With Family 73%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,450 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 56%

Hybrid (Some Online) 39%

Fully Online 5%

📊 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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