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Farmingdale State College, State University of New York
Admissions

Interested in attending Farmingdale State College, State University of New York?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Farmingdale State College, State University of New York, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

62
%
Acceptance rate
3.36
Average High School GPA
1111
SAT Midpoint
June 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Farmingdale State College, State University of New York?

62%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Farmingdale State accepted 62% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 11,473 people applied and 7,074 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3279 / 5724 (57%)
Men
3795 / 5749 (66%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Farmingdale State College, State University of New York:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Farmingdale State College, State University of New York, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Farmingdale State College, State University of New York by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Farmingdale State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Farmingdale State College, State University of New York?

3.36
Average High School GPA
1111
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Farmingdale State College, State University of New York as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.36.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
13%
3.75-3.99
9%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
20%
2.50-2.99
24%
2.00-2.49
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

19%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
Math Mean
553
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
558
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1111

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Farmingdale State College, State University of New York. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline
October 15
Application notification
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