SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Cobleskill, NY
  • 3.0 2 reviews
#34 Best Public Universities in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

1,988
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill overview
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Located in rural Cobleskill, New York, approximately 40 miles west of Albany, SUNY Cobleskill operates as a specialized agriculture and technology college within the State University of New York system. The 902-acre campus combines traditional academic facilities with extensive agricultural operations, including multiple working farms, an equestrian center, and specialized research facilities for plant and animal sciences. Originally established in 1911 as the Schoharie State School of Agriculture, SUNY Cobleskill has evolved to offer both associate and bachelor's degree programs, maintaining its core focus on agricultural sciences, food systems, and environmental studies while expanding into business, culinary arts, and early childhood education. The college provides on-campus housing in ten residence halls, and its technical programs are known for hands-on learning experiences in areas such as animal science, agricultural business, and fisheries and wildlife technology.

Ratings

SUNY Cobleskill is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10

Rankings

Rankings for SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill admission standards
  • GPA 3.1

Acceptance Rate

84%
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 19.3%
  • Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$8,768

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,678

Breakdown

In State Costs for SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
  • Tuition $8,768
  • Books and Supplies $1,200
  • Other Fees $1,698
  • Room and Board $16,738
  • Budget for Other Expenses $2,868
  • Total One Year Cost $31,272

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

35% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill are Agriculture, Business, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 37% of students major in Agriculture, 15% in Business, and 13% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Agriculture 37%
  • Business 15%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 13%
  • Natural Resources Conservation 7%
  • Work and Family Studies 6%

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