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Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate73%
Acceptance Rate73%

Farmingdale State College Academics

Farmingdale State College requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Farmingdale State College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Farmingdale State College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Farmingdale State College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 52% of students who start college at Farmingdale State College complete all the credits required within six years.

Farmingdale State College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Farmingdale State College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Farmingdale State College?

Farmingdale State College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Farmingdale State College.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math true
Science true
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with Farmingdale State College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Farmingdale State College

When choosing a major, Farmingdale State College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Farmingdale State College.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Farmingdale State College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Farmingdale State College


Does Farmingdale State College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Farmingdale State College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Farmingdale State College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Farmingdale State College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Farmingdale State College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Farmingdale State College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Farmingdale State College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Farmingdale State College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does Farmingdale State College Require Internships?

🟨 Farmingdale State College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About Farmingdale State College


Farmingdale State College Library

The main library on campus is the Greenley Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Farmingdale State College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Farmingdale State College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Farmingdale State College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Farmingdale State College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Farmingdale State College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,348

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

73%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,070

Out-of-State

$16,980

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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