Farmingdale State College Acceptance Rate
Farmingdale, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,455
- Admitted
- 6,535
- Yield
- 25.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate has risen from 46.7% in 2014–15 to 69.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,183 to 9,455 (+82%) over that period.
Its 69.1% rate makes Farmingdale State College more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (67.1% for women vs 71% for men, a 3.9-point gap). Farmingdale State College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 25.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,183 | 2,418 | 46.7% | 1,068 |
| 2015–16 | 5,256 | 2,313 | 44% | 1,021 |
| 2016–17 | 6,169 | 3,579 | 58% | 1,281 |
| 2017–18 | 6,063 | 3,579 | 59% | 1,291 |
| 2018–19 | 7,500 | 3,455 | 46.1% | 1,345 |
| 2019–20 | 6,952 | 3,816 | 54.9% | 1,482 |
| 2020–21 | 7,156 | 4,305 | 60.2% | 1,568 |
| 2021–22 | 6,995 | 5,072 | 72.5% | 1,619 |
| 2022–23 | 6,426 | 4,702 | 73.2% | 1,576 |
| 2023–24 | 9,455 | 6,535 | 69.1% | 1,676 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,467 | 2,996 | 67.1% |
| Men | 4,988 | 3,539 | 71% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–600 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 510–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–27 | 3% |
How Farmingdale State College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate?
Farmingdale State College's acceptance rate is 69.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,535 admitted of 9,455 applicants).
Is Farmingdale State College test optional?
Farmingdale State College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Farmingdale State College?
Farmingdale State College received 9,455 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,535.
What SAT score do you need for Farmingdale State College?
Admitted students at Farmingdale State College typically scored 510–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Farmingdale State College getting harder to get into?
Farmingdale State College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.7% in 2014–15 to 69.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.farmingdale.edu/.