Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, New York · Public
Farmingdale State College admitted 62% of 11,473 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1020–1220 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 59% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Farmingdale State College
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Application deadlines
Farmingdale State College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and Farmingdale State College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Farmingdale State College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Farmingdale State College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Farmingdale State College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Showing interest
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.28 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,422 in-state and $36,332 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $8,224 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Farmingdale State College’s acceptance rate?
Farmingdale State College admitted 62% of applicants: 7,074 of 11,473 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Farmingdale State College’s application deadline?
Farmingdale State College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Farmingdale State College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1020 to 1220, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Farmingdale State College’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Farmingdale State College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Farmingdale State College have supplemental essays?
No. Farmingdale State College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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