SUNY Cobleskill is found in Cobleskill, New York. Cobleskill is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at SUNY Cobleskill.
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, family and social work, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to SUNY Cobleskill is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 520.
SUNY Cobleskill has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,478 in 2005 at the school.
SUNY Cobleskill has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. SUNY Cobleskill offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"SUNY Cobleskill's mission is to provide superior educational experiences supported by technology. We take pride in delivering technical and general courses with personal attention in a student-centered environment, emphasizing friendship, cooperation, and respect."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY 12043
General Phone: (518) 255-5523
Admissions Phone: (518) 255-5525
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 255-5623
http://www.cobleskill.edu/
SUNY Cobleskill awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 78 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 78 | plant sciences, ornamental horticulture, agronomy |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 66 | agricultural operations, agricultural mechanization, agriculture |
| Animal Science And Care | 64 | animal breeding, poultry science, animal science |
| Family And Social Work | 57 | child care management, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer support, information science, computer and info science |
| Business And Management | 39 | business management, business and related services, accounting technology |
| Hospitality | 17 | travel services, hotel management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 13 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | engineering technician |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | fisheries sciences, conservation |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | diesel mechanics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | clinical and medical lab science |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 3 | biology tech, chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Cobleskill in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 328 | 27 |
| Bachelor's degree | 171 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, SUNY Cobleskill had a total enrollment of 2,478 students (2,409 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 50% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 89% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
SUNY Cobleskill offers campus housing for 1,893 of its 2,409 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cobleskill, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,985 | 2,419 | 81% | 909 | 38% |
| Men | 1,560 | 1,272 | 82% | 504 | 40% |
| Women | 1,425 | 1,147 | 80% | 405 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 255-5525
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,345 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,205 |
| Room and board | $ 7,570 |
| Room charge | $ 4,480 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Cobleskill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 255-5623
SUNY Cobleskill has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $61,095 | 15 | $55,890 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $52,165 | 8 | $48,906 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $45,461 | 7 | $42,768 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $35,418 | 4 | $40,776 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $52,272 | 34 | $49,767 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural Animal Breeding
Animal Sciences, General
Poultry Science
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Cobleskill Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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