Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York

Farmingdale State College is a public college in Farmingdale, New York and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults award list for 2024. The part-time student body is 840 students, which represents 20% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $8,111 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $295. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.farmingdale.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

1,876 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:7,388
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,508
Pell Grant students:3,238
Online and distance education undergrad students:548

Part-time students

20%
Students over 25 years old

16%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$295

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$8,111

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Health Professions and Related Programs(2)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:52%
Graduation rate for part-time students:15%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

144 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No

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