C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY The College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, founded in 1911, is a public, coeducational institution that is part of the State University of New York system. Its 750-acre campus is located in Cobleskill. Web Site www.cobleskill.edu/ Institution Type Coeducational Undergraduate Students 2,304 Women Men Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Minimally difficult 78% of 2,897 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.75 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 504 average 450-550 range of middle 50% 504 average 460-550 range of middle 50% 22 average 20-24 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 66% Not available Average Freshman Award $7,607 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $26,520
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Required CAMPUS LIFE Cobleskill Population 4,543 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Albany, NY NCAA Division III Fighting Tiger STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 13.4% Black/African-American 4.9% Hispanic/Latino 8.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 70.9% White 0.3% Unknown 1.0% from 8 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office August 1 Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address City, State, Zip Cobleskill, NY 12043 Phone Fax (518) 255-5333 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling Yes Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted Not accepted Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Required for some freshmen 3 required for some freshmen SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 3 Students Accepting Wait List Position 3 Students Admitted From Wait List 2 78% of 2,897 applicants were admitted 81% of 1,449 applicants were admitted 76% of 1,448 applicants were admitted 656 (29%) of 2,265 admitted students enrolled 315 (27%) of 1,167 admitted students enrolled 341 (31%) of 1,098 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 46% Score of 400-500 42% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 44% Score of 300-400 2% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 504 average 450-550 range of middle 50% 504 average 460-550 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 2.75 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 2% Score of 24-29 24% Score of 18-23 67% Score of 12-17 7% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 20-24 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Books and Supplies Tuition and Fees Other Expenses Room and Board Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File State Aid Form PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 66% Average Award $7,607 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 711 (94.2%) of freshmen 627 (88.2%) of applicants 621 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need 5 (.8%) of aid recipients Received by 516 (83.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,671 Received by 470 (75.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,216 Received by 187 (30.1%) of aid recipients 27 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,935 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 64% Average Award $7,513 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,176 (87.3%) of undergraduates 1,991 (91.5%) of applicants 1,964 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need 22 (1.1%) of aid recipients Received by 1,601 (81.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,432 Received by 1,461 (74.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,346 Received by 434 (22.1%) of aid recipients 54 (2.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,453
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 73% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $26,520 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 19.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 3.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $622
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Agricultural Business and Management, General Agronomy and Crop Science Banking and Financial Support Services Biotechnology Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Child Care and Support Services Management Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Environmental Studies Information Technology Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Landscaping and Groundskeeping Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other Plant Sciences, General Psychology, Other Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Agriculture, Business/marketing, Natural resources/environmental science None Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 199,497 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 504 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students None
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Cobleskill Population 4,543 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Albany, NY 950 acres Temperature 11 average low in January, 79 average high in September Rain 135 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 40 mile(s) from campus in Albany 1 mile(s) from campus in Cobleskill 25 mile(s) from campus in Schenectady HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available bicycle patrols, horse-mounted patrols PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Not offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Fighting Tiger Orange, black, and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x Cheerleading x x Cross-Country Running x x Golf x x Lacrosse x Soccer x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports bowling, football, soccer, softball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Not Reported Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,304 Women Men Full-Time Undergraduates 2,197 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 13.4% Black/African-American 4.9% Hispanic/Latino 8.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 70.9% White 0.3% Unknown 1.0% from 8 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 48.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 51.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018