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Farmingdale State College (formerly SUNY College of Technology of Farmingdale) is a public college within the State University of New York system. Founded in 1912, the college provides career-oriented baccalaureate and associate degrees in technological fields and the applied sciences that support local economic development. All professional and technical programs have a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Students constantly examine the essential connections between technology and the arts and humanities. The college''s 380-acre campus is located on Long Island, 25 miles from New York City.

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Public
studentType
Coed
10,006
Undergraduates
5,844
Men - 58.4%
4,163
Women - 41.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
63% of 10,748 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.27
SAT Math
569 average
520-620 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
569 average
520-620 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
23 average
20-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
$15,632
Average Percent of Need Met
55%
Average Freshman Award
$8,704
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$20,441
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
298
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
4%
10-19
24%
20-29
50%
30-39
17%
40-49
4%
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Farmingdale Population
8,981
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
5% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Ram
Sororities
2% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
13.7%
Black/African-American
11.6%
Hispanic/Latino
31%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
38.8%
Unknown
0.3%
International Students
2.8% from 67 countries
First-Year Students Returning
81.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
41.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
66%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
18.0%
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