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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
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is renowned for its immersive, hands-on approach to education, boasting top-tier programs in animal science, agricultural business, culinary arts, and wildlife management. The college’s sprawling 900-acre campus serves as a living laboratory, featuring distinctive, state-of-the-art facilities like a fully operational commercial farm, a fish hatchery, and a highly unique canine training center. This emphasis on real-world application fosters a tight-knit, active student culture where peers connect through outdoor recreation, agricultural clubs, and a shared passion for practical, career-ready learning.


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
Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
36 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,786
Out-of-state COA
$37,696
Avg net price
$18,701
Room & board
$16,738
In-state tuition
$8,768
Out-of-state tuition
$18,678
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,279
$30–48k
$14,988
$48–75k
$18,887
$75–110k
$20,346
$110k+
$25,356
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
19

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
4-yr on-time completion
46%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
23%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,901
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,030
Median debt
$16,023
Monthly loan payment
$170
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$19,857
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,424
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$42,165
Independent students
10%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,901
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$11M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
64%
Avg faculty salary
$7,556/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,476
Federal loan rate
56%

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