PublicSuburbanFarmingdale State College
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale
Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Farmingdale State College is a public institution in Farmingdale with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1104, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,781 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,173.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The State University of New York at Farmingdale, established in 1912, originally began as the "New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island".
- •The proposal for the college's founding was put forth by State Assemblyman John Lupton in 1909.
- •Two of the oldest buildings on campus are Hicks Hall and Cutler Hall, which were constructed in 1914 and were originally called the Horticulture and Agronomy Buildings, respectively.
- •The buildings house four oil on canvas murals, painted in 1936 by local artists Frederick Marshall and C.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1104
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Academics
Programs (61)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
64
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
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Plan Your Visit
Days out near Farmingdale
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Melville, from real bookable tour times.
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