Farmingdale State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Farmingdale State admits many applicants, so your goal is to show you are comfortably in its academic range, not just near the minimum. Since only 19% submit SAT scores, send scores only if they strengthen your profile; an SAT near or above 1240, or an ACT near or above 28, can add useful academic evidence alongside your GPA.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Farmingdale State College facts and stats
Farmingdale State College enrolls about 10,007 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Farmingdale State has an 82% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
Farmingdale, NY
How do your scores compare at Farmingdale State?
Key Farmingdale State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
June 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Farmingdale State, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes if you want a stronger score. With the Regular Decision deadline on June 1, a December retake should still leave plenty of time for scores to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
At Farmingdale State, in-state tuition is $7,070 and out-of-state tuition is $16,980. About 55% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $2,000. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At Farmingdale State, out-of-state tuition is $16,980, while in-state tuition is $7,070; room and board adds $14,926. About 55% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $8,704. The average merit award is $2,000. Students graduate with an average debt of $20,441.
Student life at Farmingdale State College
5% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 4% of women join sororities.
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