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Farmingdale State College is cheaper than Wagner College. Farmingdale State is a public college whereas Wagner College is a private liberal arts college. A cost comparison of various costs between the two colleges is outlined below-

The tuition fee for out of state resident students is $8,490 (INR 7,16,597) per semester for undergraduate level and $11,555 (INR 9,75,298) for graduate level. The academic fee charged by the college is $1,844 (INR 1,55,642) which includes college fee, technology fee, student activity fee, Health service and Health insurance fee.

The cost of living at Farmingdale State College can be considered moderate compared to other institutions in the U.S.The tuition fee for out of state resident students is $8,490 per semester for undergraduate level and $11,555 for graduate level. Estimated cost of attendance at Farmingdale State College is noted below-

Forbes ranked Farmingdale State College #336 in Top Colleges 2025, #158 in Public Colleges, #74 in Liberal Arts Universities, and #117 in The Northeast. According to US News and World Report, the college ranked #6 in Regional Colleges North, #4 in Top Public Schools, and #5 in Best Value Schools. In accordance with EduRank, the rankings of Farmingdale College include #942 of 2,597 in North America, #874 of 2,496 in the US, and #85 of 221 in New York. It also has several program-specific rankings. 

The most preferred course by Indian students at Farmingdale State College is Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics the median wage for Business graduates is $71,000. The starting average annual salary for a BBA graduate in the USA was reported at USD 73,000 for the year 2023. Some of the job roles and salary range for Business graduates are as follows-

Other popular courses at the college are Bachelor in Forensic Science and Technology, Computer Science Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nursing, Global Business Management. 

Farmingdale State College currently has five fully online programs: A BS degree in GIS, two degree-completion programs in the School of Medicine, a degree-completion programme in Artificial Intelligence Management, and the Cannabis Production and Management Certificate.

Students applying for Farmingdale State College can apply via SUNY application and Common application. The application fee is $50 (INR 4,220). Students can pay the application fee through secure credit card web site (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover).

According to the college's official website, Farmingdale State College has a 48% admission rate. In accordance with the data of US News and World Report and Forbes, the acceptance rate of the college is 69% and 73% respectively. Farmingdale State College can be considered a moderately selective college. 

Following are the documents required in the visa process for Indian students-

• Passport-sized photos.
• Passport with expiration 6 months or more from date of entry to the U.S.
• Proof of admission to Orange Coast College.
• I-20 Form issued by the college.
• I-901 SEVIS fee receipt.
• Academic Records/Transcripts.
• English proficiency test scores.
• Documents proving intent to return to the home country after completion of study.
• Financial support evidence.
• Confirmation page of DS-160 non-immigrant visa application. 

International student application deadlines for the year 2026 are June 1, 2026 for Fall admission and Nov 1, 2026 for Spring admission. Since choices are made on a first-come, first-served basis, students are urged to submit their applications in full by these deadlines to guarantee prompt processing. The application fee is $50.