C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY 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. Web Site www.farmingdale.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,235 Women 4,059 (44.0%) Men 5,176 (56.0%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 58% of 6,169 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.20 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 495 average 450-540 range of middle 50% 478 average 430-520 range of middle 50% 21 average 19-23 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,168 Out-of-state: $33,818 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,076 Out-of-state: $17,726 Room and Board $12,892 Average Percent of Need Met 60% Average Freshman Award $7,802 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 4% of classes 10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 28% of classes 40-49 students: 10% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Farmingdale Population 8,239 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities New York City Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 13% of freshmen, 6% of all students NCAA Division III Ram 4% of women participate 3% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 81.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 31.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.2% Asian 9.9% Black/African-American 18.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.0% White 0.4% Unknown 1.5% from 68 countries Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 34.0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 1 Social Studies 4 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Essay component recommended Writing component recommended SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 2350 Broadhollow Road City, State, Zip Farmingdale, NY 11735 Phone (631) 420-2200 Fax (631) 420-2633 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@farmingdale.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 58% of 6,169 applicants were admitted 58% of 2,954 applicants were admitted 58% of 3,215 applicants were admitted 1,718 (48%) of 3,580 admitted students enrolled 889 (52%) of 1,702 admitted students enrolled 1,067 (57%) of 1,878 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 42% Score of 400-500 42% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 5% Score of 500-600 31% Score of 400-500 55% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 495 average 450-540 range of middle 50% 478 average 430-520 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.20 3.75 and Above 12% 3.50-3.74 18% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 25% 2.50-2.99 26% 2.00-2.49 4% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 2% Score of 24-29 22% Score of 18-23 66% Score of 12-17 11% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 21 average 19-23 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 6% Top quarter: 24% Top half: 65% Bottom half: 35% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,168 Out-of-state: $33,818 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,076 Out-of-state: $17,726 Room and Board $12,892 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,000 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL faoffice@farmingdale.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002858 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 60% Average Award $7,802 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 817 (83.0%) of freshmen 540 (63.6%) of applicants 482 (90.4%) of applicants with financial need 43 (10.4%) of aid recipients Received by 411 (90.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,225 Received by 215 (42.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,252 Received by 10 (8.2%) of aid recipients 6 (.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,583 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 56% Average Award $7,859 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,444 (72.1%) of undergraduates 3,365 (75.7%) of applicants 3,145 (93.6%) of applicants with financial need 257 (8.9%) of aid recipients Received by 2,671 (86.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,569 Received by 1,715 (51.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,424 Received by 36 (5.5%) of aid recipients 55 (.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,693
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Applied Economics Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General Applied Mathematics, General Applied Psychology Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Computer Programming, Other Computer Programming/Programmer, General Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Design and Visual Communications, General Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Engineering/Industrial Management Forensic Science and Technology History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Security and Loss Prevention Services Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Telecommunications Technology/Technician
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Engineering technologies, Interdisciplinary studies None Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 4% of classes 10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 28% of classes 40-49 students: 10% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 53% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 204,257 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 367 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Farmingdale Population 8,239 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather New York City Large town 380 acres Temperature 21.3 average low in January, 75.4 average high in September Rain 119 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 25 mile(s) from campus in New York City 2 mile(s) from campus in Huntington 2 mile(s) from campus in Farmingdale HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms Students in College Housing 13% of freshmen, 6% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 94% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Ram Green, white, and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Golf x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports ice hockey Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC dance, drama theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook 4% of women participate 3% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 9,235 Women 4,059 (44.0%) Men 5,176 (56.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 6,942 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 23 All Graduate Students Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.2% Asian 9.9% Black/African-American 18.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 60.0% White 0.4% Unknown 1.5% from 68 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 81.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 31.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 46.6% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 53.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 34.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018