Farmingdale State College (FSC) is a public college of applied science and technology in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, founded in 1912 as the New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island. Located in East Farmingdale on Long Island, FSC is the largest college of applied science and technology in the SUNY system, with nearly 10,000 students across 47 degree programs focused on high-demand, emerging careers. The Rams compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Skyline Conference. FSC is renowned for its exceptional career outcomes — graduates earn a median of $53,500 ten years after enrollment, and 82% are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation. More than half of graduating seniors leave debt-free. The college offers programs in engineering, aviation, business, health sciences, and technology, with deep partnerships with Long Island's thriving aerospace, defense, and technology industries.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$18,536
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,536
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
