Farmingdale State College (SUNY Farmingdale) is a public technology college in Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, founded in 1912. With about 9,500 undergraduates, Farmingdale is the largest SUNY College of Technology. Notable strengths include aviation, business, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering technology, dental hygiene, and nursing. The Rams compete in NCAA Division III in the Skyline Conference. Most Farmingdale students commute from Long Island and Queens. The college operates one residence community — Orchard Hall (apartment-style) — for students from outside the metro area…