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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, also known as SUNY Cobleskill, is located in Cobleskill, New York, United States. It was founded in 1916 as the Schoharie State School of Agriculture. The college settled on its present name in 1987. The college campus spreads across an area of approximately 750 acres. It offers more than 40 associate degree programs and approximately 15 bachelor degree programs in several fields of study. SUNY Cobleskill is divided into the following academic schools:
SUNY Cobleskill competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association. They are nicknamed the Fighting Tigers and participate in various sports including baseball, soccer, track and field, equestrian, basketball, swimming and diving, volleyball, golf, softball, tennis, cross-country, and volleyball.
SUNY Cobleskill is found in Cobleskill, NY. Cobleskill is a rural site not far from an urban area. 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 550.
SUNY Cobleskill has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,592 in 2007-2008 at SUNY Cobleskill.
The school has a residential or campus feel. SUNY Cobleskill offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. SUNY Cobleskill values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast Conference.
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) 255-5525
http://www.cobleskill.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 79 | business management, business and related services, accounting technology |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 68 | plant sciences, ornamental horticulture, agronomy |
| Family and Social Work | 68 | child care management, social work |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 62 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural mechanization, agricultural management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 53 | wildlife management, fisheries sciences, conservation |
| Animal Science and Care | 42 | animal breeding, poultry science, animal science |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 33 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 32 | computer support, information science |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | engineering technician |
| Hospitality | 13 | travel services, hotel management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | clinical and medical lab science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | diesel mechanics |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 3 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 1 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Cobleskill in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 361 | 28 |
| Bachelor's degree | 203 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Cobleskill had a total enrollment of 2,592 students (2,535 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 51% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 89% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
SUNY Cobleskill offers campus housing for 1,890 of its 2,535 (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 | 3,713 | 2,939 | 79% | 2,619 | 89% |
| Men | 1,905 | 1,493 | 78% | 1,347 | 90% |
| Women | 1,808 | 1,446 | 80% | 1,272 | 88% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,611 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,871 |
| Room and board | $ 9,010 |
| Room charge | $ 5,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,690 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,092 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Cobleskill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285600)
SUNY Cobleskill has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $71,759 | 14 | $68,248 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $59,308 | 14 | $57,266 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $46,096 | 3 | $48,143 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $41,687 | 5 | $42,128 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $62,949 | 37 | $58,067 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
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
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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 conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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