Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Farmingdale State's yield is 6 pts higher than Florida Atlantic's
Yield rate - 2
Farmingdale State admits 63% vs. 66% at Florida Atlantic
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Florida AtlanticSelective
- Farmingdale StateSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Florida AtlanticTest scores required
- Farmingdale StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Florida Atlantic
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. 61% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Farmingdale State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Florida Atlantic | Farmingdale State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Important | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why