State College

Getting into Farmingdale State College is moderately competitive. Students that get into Farmingdale have an average SAT score between 1000-1180 or an average ACT score of 19-24. A minimum GPA of approximately 3.0 to 3.5 is typically required, depending on the program. It is necessary to submit an essay discussing future academic and professional objectives. Academic trascripts are required to be submitted. International students need to submit English proficiency test scores. Students are suggested to submit two recommendation letters. 

Applicants must meet the following minimum score requirement in order to be admitted to the College-

• SAT score of 400 on the Critical Reading Section
• TOEFL score of 79 on the internet-based test (IBT)
• TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based)
• Completion of a college-level English Composition course with a grade of C+ or better
• IELTS score of 6

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.