


Farmingdale State College's Rams compete in NCAA Division III athletics, including competition in the Skyline Conference. Varsity athletics should be distinguished from club teams, intramural activities, and general fitness opportunities, which have different participation and eligibility arrangements.
Representative varsity sports include baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Other activities listed at the college, such as esports or recreational sports, should not automatically be understood as NCAA teams. Students interested in competing should consult the current athletics roster and recruiting information for their sport. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletics scholarships, although students may qualify for other forms of aid.
Farmingdale State College offers student organizations spanning academic interests, culture, recreation, performance, and community involvement. Examples identified with campus life include the Backstage Theatre Company, Muslim Student Association, NAACP, esports groups, and fraternities and sororities.
Student government and recognized clubs provide ways to organize activities and represent student interests. A group's listing does not necessarily indicate its current meeting schedule, so students seeking a specific organization should consult the current student-activities directory or campus involvement platform. That is particularly useful for commuters deciding whether meetings fit between classes or after work.
Farmingdale State College reported 10,039 enrolled students in the supplied institutional count. Its population is strongly connected to New York: approximately 95% of students in the geographic measure were state residents.
The reported entering groups included 1,822 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 953 transfer-in students. Most enrolled students were under 25, although the age distribution also includes adult learners. Reported racial and ethnic counts include 3,600 White students, 3,168 Hispanic or Latino students, 1,318 Asian students, and 1,117 Black or African American students. Such categories describe enrollment; they do not, by themselves, establish what any student's campus experience will be like.
Everyday life at Farmingdale is shaped by its commuter pattern: approximately 95% of students commute, while a smaller group lives on campus. Social activities therefore need to fit around travel, classes, jobs, and family responsibilities as well as residence-hall life.
The college offers student programming and support services, including health services and personal counseling. Campus activities, performances, recreation, and shared study spaces provide ways to spend time between classes. First-year and transfer students may find it useful to identify events and services scheduled during the hours they are already on campus rather than assuming involvement requires living there.
Greenley Library is Farmingdale State College's main campus library. Students can use it for research materials, study space, and assistance locating academic sources for assignments.
Library resources include access to books and electronic research materials, with research help and borrowing services relevant to students working across the college's fields. Students doing substantial research should check the library's current database access, borrowing rules, and interlibrary-loan options. The library should not be assumed to offer round-the-clock study access; published hours can change during breaks and examination periods.
Total enrollment
10039Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
1643Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
293 full time, 529 part timeVeterans affair office
YesVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sand volleyball
Skiing (downhill)
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.