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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Public Bachelor's Good 55/100

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Cobleskill, New York

About SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Cobleskill, New York. It enrolls 1,904 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: cobleskill.edu

Acceptance: 84%
Graduation: 37.6%
Net Price: $18,701
Median Earnings (10yr): $45,030
Enrollment: 1,904
Student : Faculty: 14:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

55/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 24

Value 38

Affordability 66

Selectivity 21

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 84%, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Easy

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Test Policy Test Optional Applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Becoming less selective ↑ 29.5 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $18,701 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$18,701

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

43%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

56%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $8,768
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $18,678
Room & Board (on-campus): $16,738
Room & Board (off-campus): $16,738
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Other Expenses (on-campus): $2,868
Other Expenses (off-campus): $2,868
Total Cost of Attendance: $27,786

Application fee: $50 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$13,279
$30,001 – $48,000

$14,988
$48,001 – $75,000

$18,887
$75,001 – $110,000

$20,346
Over $110,000

$25,356

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,750

10% percentile

$5,500

25% percentile

$16,023

Median percentile

$19,857

75% percentile

$29,424

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $11,000 ↓ $5,023

No Pell $9,750 ↓ $6,273

Dependent students $11,000 ↓ $5,023

Independent students $12,216 ↓ $3,807

Female students $11,950 ↓ $4,073

Male students $9,500 ↓ $6,523

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $8,250, less than completers ($16,023), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

38% of full-time students who enrolled at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill graduate within six years, and 70% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

38%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

70%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill earn a median of $45,030 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$45,030

Earning > $25K

73%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$33,300

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$44,400

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$39,800

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$36,500

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$41,900

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $11,100, about 25% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 16.7 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 81% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is home to 1,904 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 33% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

1,904

Part-Time

First-Generation

33%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 70.3% 1,339

Hispanic 13.8% 263

Black 8.5% 162

Other 2.3% 43

Asian 1.7% 33

International 1.0% 19

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Town: Distant Cobleskill, New York

Housing

Mostly residential 1,222 beds on campus

Adult Learners

7% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill offers an extensive catalog of programs: 41 distinct programs across 16 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

11 Programs

Agriculture

Animal Sciences $50K ($36K–$67K)
Agricultural and Domestic Animal $40K ($26K–$53K)
Plant Sciences $57K ($42K–$74K)

5 Programs

Natural Resources

3 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Finance $83K ($61K–$112K)

5 Programs

Health

Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)
Clinical/Medical Laboratory $76K ($61K–$92K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

1 Program

Engineering Tech

Mechanical Engineering Tech $82K ($67K–$99K)

2 Programs

Personal Services

Culinary Arts $48K ($33K–$62K)
Culinary Arts $48K ($33K–$62K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

3 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)
Information Science $85K ($60K–$117K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is 14:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

14:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$12,962

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$11M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$65,007

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

100 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	25	25%	$82,436
Associate Professors	40	40%	$66,829
Assistant Professors	22	22%	$53,356
Instructors	10	10%	$47,444
Lecturers	3	3%	$49,148

Pros & Cons of SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

A quick at-a-glance summary of how SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Accessible admissions for most applicants
Reasonable class sizes
Wide reach of need-based federal aid

CONS

Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Modest first-year retention
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Best for: Based on the data, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions about SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill.

Is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill hard to get into?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted. Acceptance rate: 84%.

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill has an acceptance rate of 84%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill cost?

The average net price after aid at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is $18,701 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill worth it?

Moderate return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $45,030 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $18,701 per year. That's roughly 2.4x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill known for?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is best known for its programs in Animal Sciences, Business Administration, Agricultural and Domestic Animal. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill are $45,030, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill accredited?

Yes. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill enrolls 1,904 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill graduates 38% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill a public or private college?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a Public institution.

Where is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill located?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is located in Cobleskill, New York.

What programs does SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill offer?

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill offers 41 distinct programs. The most popular include Animal Sciences, Business Administration, Agricultural and Domestic Animal.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill?

The student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is 14:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.