- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.27, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–620 reading and writing, 520–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–28 composite
- Average net price: $8,224 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Farmingdale State College reported: an average GPA of 3.27 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–28.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Farmingdale State College reviews each application.
Farmingdale State College average GPA
Farmingdale State College reported an average high school GPA of 3.27 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Farmingdale State College acceptance rate
Farmingdale State College admitted 6,802 of 10,748 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Farmingdale State College is a public 4-year college in Farmingdale, New York, with 10,007 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Farmingdale State College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1147 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Farmingdale State College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Farmingdale State College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,224 a year at Farmingdale State College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Farmingdale State College hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Farmingdale State College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Farmingdale State College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Farmingdale State College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Farmingdale State College?
A lot: Farmingdale State College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Farmingdale State College with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 29% of Farmingdale State College's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 63% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How many applicants get into Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,802 of 10,748 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Farmingdale State College students have?
The middle 50% of Farmingdale State College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–620 in reading and writing and 520–620 in math; ACT composite 20–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Farmingdale State College look for?
Farmingdale State College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.27, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA did Farmingdale State College's first-year students have?
39% of Farmingdale State College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What is the average net price at Farmingdale State College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,224 a year at Farmingdale State College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Farmingdale State College accept AP credit?
Yes. Farmingdale State College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Farmingdale State College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Farmingdale State CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2024–25Farmingdale State College: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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