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Farmingdale State University of New York

General Information

Name: Farmingdale State University of New York
Address: 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021
Phone:

  • General information: (516) 420-2000
  • Financial aid office: (516) 420-2328
  • Admissions office: (516) 420-2204

Website: www.farmingdale.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 4-year or above
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$5,297$5,267$5,231
        Out-of-state$11,557$11,527$11,181
Books and supplies$1,108$1,075$1,050
Living arrangement
On-campus
        Room and board$11,280$10,230$8,290
        Other expenses$1,427$1,385$1,350
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,975$6,975$6,805
        Other expenses$2,269$1,947$1,900
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,269$1,947$2,150

Total expenses   
In-state
        On-campus$19,112$17,957$15,921
        Off-campus$15,649$15,264$14,986
        Off-campus with family$8,674$8,289$8,431
Out-of-state
        On-campus$25,372$24,217$21,871
        Off-campus$21,909$21,524$20,936
        Off-campus with family$14,934$14,549$14,381

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 66%
  • Federal grants: 30%
  • State/local grants: 54%
  • Institutional grants: 1%
  • Student loans: 42%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3774
  • State/local grants:$2455
  • Institutional grants:$1000
  • Student loans:$3859

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$40
Undergraduate Admissions
Fall 2005
TotalMenWomen
Number of applicants4,1152,3761,739
Percent admitted61.2%65.2%55.7%
Percent admitted who enrolled
Full-time39.5%41.1%37.0%
Part-time2.3%1.6%3.5%

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 6461
First-time student retention: 66%
Overall graduation rate: 24%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 62%
    • Part Time: 38%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 58%
    • Women: 42%

White non-hispanic: 57%
Black non-hispanic: 12%
Hispanic: 9%
Asian/pacific islander: 5%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 17%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Ornamental Horticulture - Associate
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General - Bachelor
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other - Bachelor
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other - Bachelor
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Information Science/Studies - Associate, Bachelor
    Construction Trades
  • Construction Trades, Other - Bachelor
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician - Bachelor
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician - Bachelor
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate, Bachelor
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other - Certificate
  • Industrial Technology/Technician - Bachelor
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate, Bachelor
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate, Bachelor
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mathematics and Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics - Bachelor
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Bachelor
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services - Bachelor
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew - Bachelor
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations - Bachelor


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