- At SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology, we are proud of a long tradition of combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. So while we have traditional classrooms-and not so traditional web-based courses-we have the "real life" laboratories: a dairy barn, an equestrian center, greenhouses, a heavy equipment laboratory, a fish hatchery, a restaurant, a catering kitchen and two production kitchens, a travel center, a child care center and a child development center, a television studio, a histotechnology laboratory, and network labs, just to name a few. In these places, and in the classroom, our students experience "real learning." The true value of this is twofold. One is that students quickly learn whether or not they truly are suited to the actual work; two is that they are ready to apply what they know when they go out on their internships. Our faculty's mission is to make certain that their students are prepared both for work, and for decision-making in a rapidly changing world. In a very real sense, though the faculty mix a healthy dose of research into their duties, their commitment is to their students' careers. That their dedication pays off is evident in the fact that 98% of our graduates either are gainfully employed or have transferred to the next degree level. We are proud of our service as a public institution of higher learning.
School Highlights
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill serves 2,881 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,881 students
- In-state tuition: $7,609
- Out-state tuition: $16,759
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 394 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
394 staff
159 staff

Student Body
The student population of SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,881 students
1,129 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
1,816 students
528 students

# Part-Time Students
1,065 students
601 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
288 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,816 students
519 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,065 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,519 students
382 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
3%
8%

% Hispanic
11%
23%

% Black
11%
18%

% White
67%
38%

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%

% Two or more races
2%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
3%

% Unknown races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.52
0.76

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3333%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4323%
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,900
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,609 is more than the state average of $5,902. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,759 is more than the state average of $10,404. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,609
$5,902

Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,759
$10,404

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$13,841

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
81%
74%

SAT Total Avg.
1,510
1,465
SAT Reading
500
475

SAT Math
510
505

SAT Writing
500
485

ACT Total Avg.
22
20
ACT Composite
22
20

ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill cost?
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill's tuition is approximately $7,609 for In-State students and $16,759 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill?
The acceptance rate of SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is 81%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
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