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Farmingdale State College was founded in 1912 as the New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island. Prior to adopting its present name, the college was also known as the Agricultural and Technical Institute at Farmingdale. It is situated on Long Island in East Farmingdale, New York. The college currently offers more than 30 academic programs. It is divided into the following academic schools:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Engineering Technologies
- School of Health Sciences
Farmingdale State College has several student clubs and organizations, such as the Architectural Construction Technology Club, Asian Student Alliance, Anime and Videogame Club, Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Nurses Association, Science Fiction Club, Horticulture Club, Computer Technology Club, Sigma Beta Delta, Business Club and Golden Key International Honor Society.
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Campus Location2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021
USA
Main Tel: (516) 420-2000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Farmingdale State College HighlightsWhere Farmingdale State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician, computer science and engineering, and landscaping and horticulture.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 701 | 16 | | Bachelor | 605 | 16 | | 1-2 year certificate | 52 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Farmingdale State College was 6,447 in 2007 (5,259 full-time equivalent). About 60% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 40% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,340 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,600 | | Room | $ 7,280 | | Board | $ 4,090 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,130 | | Other | $ 1,454 |
Financial Aid: Farmingdale State College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 124 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 58 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 15 |
Housing and MealsFarmingdale State College provides on-campus housing for 500 of its 5,259 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Farmingdale State College AthleticsFarmingdale State College is in the Skyline Conference for major sports.
Farmingdale State College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 60% | | Women | 61% | | All | 61% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 427-533 | | Math | 448-545 | | Writing | 410-490 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (286 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (94 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (144 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (30 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (233 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MATHEMATICS (11 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (69 awarded) - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (73 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MEDICINE (13 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (224 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE (41 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (88 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
TRANSPORTATION (33 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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