Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Farmingdale State admits about 6 in 10 applicants (63%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 72% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Applicants from New York and from other states were admitted at similar rates (62% and 59%).
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 60%, men at 67%.
Yield
27% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Farmingdale State reads a record
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. Scores are optional. 19% of first-years sent an SAT and 2% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 4 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
72% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 63% of first-year applicants
2,243 applied · 1,618 admitted · 931 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Minimum college GPA: 2.5
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date July 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date January 20, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by June 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: January 3. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting October 15.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 4 weeks if admitted later.
- $50 housing deposit, due July 1, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Foreign language | 1 |
| Social studies | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.28
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.013%
- 3.75–3.999%
- 3.50–3.7417%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2420%
- below 3.027%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.74.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 12.7% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 8.8% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 16.7% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 19.8% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 23.8% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 3.5% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.1% |
| below 1.0 | 0.1% |
Source:Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1120 on the SAT, 50 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
316 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)