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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY · Town · 1,904 students
Website Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$18,701
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
42%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$45,030
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
84%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

SUNY Cobleskill is a premier hands-on polytechnic institution recognized for its applied, career-focused programs in animal science, agricultural business, fisheries and wildlife management, and culinary arts. Set in New York's scenic Schoharie Valley, the college distinguishes itself with a 902-acre living laboratory that features a working commercial farm, an equestrian center, state-of-the-art greenhouses, and a specialized fish hatchery. Campus culture is tight-knit, grounded, and outdoors-oriented, fostering an active community through specialized agricultural and trade clubs alongside NCAA Division III athletics. A hallmark of the Cobleskill experience is its universal emphasis on experiential learning, requiring field practicums or internships across all degree programs to ensure students graduate with tangible industry expertise.

Wikipedia:The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a public college in Cobleskill, New York, United States. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It began as the Schoharie State School of Agriculture in 1911 and joined the SUNY system in 1916. SUNY Cobleskill is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the New York State Education Department registers all academic programs.

Location
Cobleskill, NY, 12043 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
36 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,768$18,678
Housing & food (on campus)$16,738$16,738
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$30,700$41,030
Average net price$18,701Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,678
In-state: $8,768
Housing & food (on campus)$16,738
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$41,030
In-state: $30,700
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,701
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.cobleskill.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$17,400
Fees$1,698
Housing$9,894
Food$7,970
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,668
Transportation$1,200
Total of the above$41,030
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How it’s made up · in-state
Tuition$7,070
Fees$1,698
Housing$9,894
Food$7,970
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,668
Transportation$1,200
Total of the above$30,700
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$13,279
$30–48k
$14,988
$48–75k
$18,887
$75–110k
$20,346
$110k+
$25,356
Grants from the school
87% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,263
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Within 4 yrs
46%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
30%
Pell students: 43.5% · others: 57.9% 
8 yrs after starting
46% graduated · 31% transferred · 23% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$37,901
10 yrs after entry$45,030
Debt
Median at graduation$16,023
Monthly payment$170
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$19.9k
90th percentile$29,424
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
19
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 80.4% · women 86.8% 
Yield: 19.3% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
43%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$42,165
Independent
10%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
7%
Where first-years come from
In state (NY)
86.9%
Out of state
12.9%
International
0.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CT 21 · MA 16 · NJ 14 · VT 8 · NH 5

Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$37,901
After 10 yrs
$45,030
Animal Sciences86
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services43
Business Administration, Management and Operations43
Plant Sciences32
Agricultural Business and Management23
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management23
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management19
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology15
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy14
Culinary Arts and Related Services14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Computer and Information Sciences, General10
Biotechnology10
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management5
Design and Applied Arts5
Agricultural Mechanization4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$11M
Full-time faculty
64%
Faculty salary
$7,556/mo
Teaching spend
$13,476
per student
Federal loans
56%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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