Farmingdale State: the complete school report for parents
Farmingdale State puts the most weight on GPA. A second tier of course rigor, the essay and recommendations carries real weight too. With a 61.7% admit rate and 53% of enrolled students at a 3.25 GPA or above, the transcript is the entry ticket and scores are optional but help when they are strong. What families actually pay varies enormously by income: $4,933 a year under $30,000 of family income against $17,919 above $110,000.
Farmingdale State is officially Farmingdale State College, also known as Suny College Of Technology At Farmingdale. Admissions figures below come from its 2025-2026 Common Data Set (see the source), with the admission-factor grid re-read from that file on 2026-09-20.
Is Farmingdale State a reach, target or safety for your student?
Enter a GPA and course load and the calculator places Farmingdale State against the figures above. No account needed.
What does Farmingdale State actually weigh in admissions?
Farmingdale State rates 1 of the 18 factors "Very Important": GPA. It does not consider 3 of them at all. Every college reports these weights in section C7 of its Common Data Set; below is Farmingdale State's 2025-2026 answer, read from the grid in its own file.
| Factor | How Farmingdale State rates it |
|---|---|
| course rigor | Important |
| GPA | Very Important |
| test scores | Considered |
| the essay | Important |
| extracurricular activities | Considered |
| recommendations | Important |
| personal qualities | Considered |
| talent | Considered |
| class rank | Considered |
| demonstrated interest | Important |
| the interview | Considered |
| legacy | Considered |
| first-generation status | Considered |
| geography | Not Considered |
| state residency | Not Considered |
| volunteer work | Considered |
| work experience | Considered |
| religious affiliation | Not Considered |
Does Farmingdale State consider how hard my child’s courses were?
Yes. It is an important factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider GPA?
Yes. It is one of the most important factors.
Does Farmingdale State consider SAT or ACT scores?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider the application essay?
Yes. It is an important factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider extracurricular activities?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider recommendation letters?
Yes. It is an important factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider character and personal qualities?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider a special talent or ability?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider class rank?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider demonstrated interest?
Yes. It is an important factor. Visits, emails and opened mail are tracked and counted, so engage early.
Does Farmingdale State consider an interview?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider legacy status?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor. It can act as a tiebreaker but will not carry a weak application.
Does Farmingdale State consider being first-generation?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor. Say so on the application; it is read as context.
Does Farmingdale State consider where we live?
No. Farmingdale State does not consider it.
Does Farmingdale State consider state residency?
No. Farmingdale State does not consider it.
Does Farmingdale State consider volunteer work?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider work experience?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does Farmingdale State consider religious affiliation?
No. Farmingdale State does not consider it.
What GPA do admitted students actually have?
53% of enrolled students had a 3.25 GPA or above. The average was 3.28 on a 4 scale, reported for 99% of the entering class. This is the school’s own distribution, not an estimate from its admit rate.
| High school GPA | Share of enrolled students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 12.66% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 8.76% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 16.69% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.62% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 19.82% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 23.79% |
| 2.00–2.49 | 3.55% |
Is transferring in easier than applying as a freshman?
Farmingdale State admitted 72.1% of 2,243 transfer applicants, against 61.7% of first-year applicants. The two routes are similarly competitive here. The minimum college GPA considered is 2.5.
When do we apply, and does timing change the odds?
Farmingdale State offers neither Early Decision nor Early Action, so there is no early round to strategize about and every applicant is read in one pool.
| Regular application deadline | June 1 |
|---|---|
| Decisions released | On a rolling basis beginning October 15 |
| Reply / deposit deadline | May 1 |
| Early Decision offered | No |
| Early Action offered | No |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Fee waiver available | Yes |
| Deferred admission offered | Yes |
What does my child need to take in high school?
Farmingdale State requires 15 academic units. A college-preparatory program is recommended. A GED is accepted.
| Subject | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 years | Not stated |
| Mathematics | 3 years | Not stated |
| Science | 3 years | Not stated |
| Foreign language | Not stated | 1 year |
What will Farmingdale State actually cost us?
Families pay an average of $10,867 a year at Farmingdale State after grants and scholarships, against a published in-state tuition of $7,070. The published price is not what most families pay. The university reports meeting 65% of demonstrated need on average. It also gave 12 merit awards averaging $2,183 to first-years with no demonstrated need.
What families at each income level actually paid:
| Family income | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,933 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $6,985 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $11,834 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $14,893 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,919 |
31% of Farmingdale State graduates borrow, leaving with an average of $20,965 in debt, which the federal data puts at about $156 a month in repayment. Farmingdale State’s net price calculator gives your own figure.
Does a degree from Farmingdale State pay off?
Graduates earn a median $69,781 ten years after entering, and $55,901 at six years. 83% out-earn a typical high school graduate within six years. 65% are actively paying down their loans three years in.
Four-year net cost against that earnings premium:
| Family income | Four-year net cost | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,732 | 0.8 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $27,940 | 1.1 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $47,336 | 1.8 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $59,572 | 2.3 |
| Over $110,000 | $71,676 | 2.8 |
A scale, not a forecast: it assumes aid and earnings hold steady.
$112,031 to $49,937, depending on the major. Median earnings five years out at Farmingdale State:
| Major | Median earnings, 5 years | Graduates a year |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,031 | 82 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $94,447 | 20 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $89,551 | 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $85,932 | 65 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $84,598 | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $73,545 | 37 |
| Computer Programming | $70,046 | 136 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,468 | 353 |
| Security Science and Technology | $63,061 | 180 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $56,211 | 267 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,484 | 43 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $49,937 | 55 |
College Scorecard, by field of study; highest and lowest shown.
Will my child actually graduate?
83% of first-years return for a second year. 54% within six (2019 cohort). The rate holds up across income: 56.0% of Pell-grant recipients graduate within six years against 54.0% of everyone else, a gap of -2.0 points.
How big are the classes?
32% of class sections have fewer than 20 students, while 0% have 100 or more. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1, and 36% of faculty are full-time. Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
What is life at Farmingdale State like?
10,062 undergraduates, 1% of first-years from out of state. 12% of freshmen live in university housing, falling to 5% across all undergraduates. Greek life is small: 3% of men join a fraternity and 4% of women a sorority. 40% of students are the first in their family to attend college, and the median family income is $86,057.
How is Farmingdale State ranked?
Farmingdale State is ranked #13 (tie) in Regional Colleges North by U.S. News & World Report (Best Colleges 2027).
| Program list | Position |
|---|---|
| Business Programs | #439-535 |
| Computer Science | #350 (tie) |
| Nursing | #394 (tie) |
Source: U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2027. Only lists that rank Farmingdale State are shown; a program missing here may simply not be ranked by U.S. News, which says nothing about its quality.
What this means for your student
- 53% of enrolled students are at a 3.25 GPA or above, averaging 3.28. Below that line the rest of the application has to carry real weight.
- Its highest-earning major returns $112,031 five years out against $49,937 at the other end, a gap wider than the one between most schools.
- See where your student actually stands: calculate their GPA and compare it against the distribution above.
Common questions about Farmingdale State
What GPA do you need for Farmingdale State?
53% of enrolled students at Farmingdale State had a high school GPA of 3.25 or above, and the average was 3.28, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.
What do Farmingdale State graduates earn?
Farmingdale State graduates earn a median $69,781 ten years after entering, and 83% out-earn a typical high school graduate within six years.
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Where these numbers come from
Admissions figures: Farmingdale State’s 2025-2026 Common Data Set, published here, factor grid re-read from it on 2026-09-20. Earnings, debt, net price and graduation rates: College Scorecard (2022-2023). Unreported values show as “Not reported”.
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