Farmingdale State College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Farmingdale State College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

69.1%

Admission Difficulty for Farmingdale State College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is 69.1%. Its admission rate is the 66th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale and can you get accepted?

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 6,535 out of the 9,455 who applied were admitted.

Farmingdale State College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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69% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Farmingdale State College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.26 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1110 on the SAT
Score 23 on the ACT

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.26

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into Farmingdale State College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale are to have around a 3.26 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale accepts 69% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is 3.26 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #82 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Farmingdale State College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	10.28%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	8.79%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	18.06%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	13.27%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	21.06%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	24.8%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.55%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.19%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Farmingdale State College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 27% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1020-1200

Applicants Submitting SAT

27%

SAT Scores for Farmingdale State College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	510
Math 25th Percentile	510
Composite 25th Percentile	1020

SAT Scores for Farmingdale State College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	600
Math 75th Percentile	600
Composite 75th Percentile	1200
Average SAT Score	1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Farmingdale State College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1200. Students who get into Farmingdale State College score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers.. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale ranks #86 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Farmingdale State College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1110, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1200 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

Farmingdale State College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200 and Above	Good	>81%
1110 to 1200	Avg +	69%-81%
1020 to 1110	Avg -	54%-69%
930 to 1020	Reach	38%-54%
Less than 930	Low	<38%

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SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Farmingdale State College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	19

ACT Scores for Farmingdale State College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	27
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 27. The school ranks #70 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Farmingdale State College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Farmingdale State College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 69% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 27 ACT score.

Farmingdale State College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>81%
23 to 27	Avg +	69%-81%
19 to 23	Avg -	54%-69%
15 to 19	Reach	38%-54%
Less than 15	Low	<38%

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Farmingdale State College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,467	4,988	9,455
Accepted	2,996	3,539	6,535
Acceptance Rate	67%	71%	69%
Enrolled	640	1,036	1,676
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	29%	26%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Farmingdale State College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Farmingdale State College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Farmingdale State College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Farmingdale State College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.26 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1110 on the SAT and 23 on the ACT will further lock in your application.