Farmingdale State College (FSC) has announced its fall 2024 enrollment has reached a remarkable milestone of 10,041 students, an increase of 6% over the 2023-24 academic year. FSC welcomed a record freshman class of just over 1,900, marking a 9% increase over the previous academic year. FSC’s fall application submissions rose nearly 8%, climbing to 15,308 applications in 2024. 

FSC welcomes 215 students in its Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) Program, a new initiative that provides wraparound support to ensure student academic success, retention, and on-time graduation. An array of resources and supports - including funding to cover textbooks, groceries, transportation, and other costs of attendance, academic assistance, comprehensive personalized advisement, and career development activities – help Pell-eligible students overcome barriers that can prevent them from achieving their goals and obtaining a degree. Farmingdale is one of only 25 State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to offer the ACE program or its community college counterpart Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP). 

The College also welcomed the largest-ever incoming class to its Equal Opportunity Program (EOP), a state-wide assistance program offered through SUNY. EOP is designed to provide academic advising, tutoring, financial assistance and personal counseling to students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring access to the tools necessary for academic success.  

Enrollment in FSC’s Honors Program continues to grow with a record 29 new students, bringing the total students in the program to 60 since the program welcomed its first cohort in 2022. The Honors Program combines academic rigor in and out of the classroom, connection to community on and off campus, and access to prestigious scholarships and fellowships spanning the course of a student’s college career.  

“Reaching this year’s enrollment milestones is a demonstration of our campus-wide commitment to delivering an elevated education that empowers students through personalized support and exceptional value,” said Rohan Howell, vice president of enrollment management at FSC. “As we continue to innovate and expand, we remain committed to offering exceptional educational opportunities that attract a diverse and talented student body.” 

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