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State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, also known as SUNY Cobleskill, is located in Cobleskill, New York, United States. It was established in 1916 as Schoharie State School of Agriculture. After a few name changes, the college settled on its present name in 1966. SUNY Cobleskill is one of the original campuses of the State University of New York system, which was organized in 1948. It is beautifully nestled in an area of approximately 750 acres in Cobleskill. The college also has about 10 residence halls for its full-time students. SUNY Cobleskill is made up of the following academic units:
- School of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- School of Business
- School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
SUNY Cobleskill is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Their sports teams are known as the Fighting Tigers.
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Campus LocationCobleskill, NY 12043
USA
Main Tel: (518) 255-5525
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 361 | 28 | | Bachelor | 203 | 10 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,592 in 2007-2008 (2,535 full-time equivalent). About 51% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 49% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,611 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,871 | | Room | $ 5,420 | | Board | $ 3,690 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,092 |
Financial Aid: SUNY Cobleskill participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 78 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 13 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 10 |
Housing and MealsSUNY Cobleskill provides on-campus housing for 1,890 of its 2,535 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Northeast Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 78% | | Women | 80% | | All | 79% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 460-550 | | Math | 480-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (62 awarded) - Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agriculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (42 awarded) - Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Animal Sciences
- Poultry Science
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (79 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (32 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (53 awarded) - Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Natural Resources/Conservation
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (33 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (20 awarded) - Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (68 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
HOSPITALITY (13 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (68 awarded) - Agronomy and Crop Science
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Plant Sciences
LIBERAL ARTS (62 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (7 awarded) - Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (7 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
MEDICINE (4 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Chemical Technology/Technician
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