Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Farmingdale State's yield is 17 pts higher than U. California-Santa Cruz's
Yield rate - 2
Farmingdale State admits 63% vs. 66% at U. California-Santa Cruz
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
- Farmingdale StateSelective
- U. California-Santa CruzSelective
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
- Farmingdale StateTest-optional
- U. California-Santa CruzTest-blind
How they read a record
Farmingdale State
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 21% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
U. California-Santa Cruz
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Farmingdale State | U. California-Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Not considered |
| Essay | Important | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | 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;Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Farmingdale State College 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