SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

What SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill does

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (legal name: The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill; DBA: SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY AG & TECH, "Coby") is a public baccalaureate residential college founded in 1911 within the State University of New York system. The institution operates from a 902-acre rural campus at 106 Suffolk Circle, Cobleskill, NY, comprising 75 buildings including a working farm with dairy, equestrian center, cold-water fish hatchery, USDA-certified meat processing laboratory, and student-run restaurant. It is governed by the SUNY Board of Trustees, funded through state appropriations, tuition, and external grants, and supported by a 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1969 and the not-for-profit Cobleskill Auxiliary Services (CAS). The college enrolls approximately 1,900 students across 24 bachelor's, 24 associate's, and 6 certificate programs (54 total) in agriculture, business, technology, natural sciences, and applied fields, and was the first SUNY institution to implement a mandatory applied learning requirement in 2016.

The core product portfolio centers on residential undergraduate degree programs (with online and community-college-partnered delivery variants), credentialed continuing and lifelong learning (PACE, SCHOOL at $50/learner), dual enrollment via College in High School, and NCAA Division III athletics across 16 varsity sports in the North Atlantic Conference. Notable unique or differentiated offerings include the only SUNY USDA-certified meat processing facility, the only NAACLS-accredited degree-granting Histotechnology program in New York State, the only SUNY-accredited Landscape Contracting degree (Professional LandCare Network), and a nationally accredited Beard Wellness Center. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enrollment via SUNY Application or Common Application, four community college 2+2 BBA articulation partnerships (Hudson Valley, Rockland, Herkimer, SUNY Adirondack), an Online BBA in 8- or 12-week condensed blocks, dual enrollment, and international recruitment spanning Asia, the Middle East, Central Europe, and North America.

The business model is a public higher-education revenue mix: SUNY-set tuition and fees (including a $50 non-refundable application fee, waived for EOP qualifiers; FAFSA code 002856), mandatory residential and meal-plan subscriptions for first-time full-time students, athletics sponsorship revenue through the Athletics Partner Program (100+ home games annually), and philanthropy managed by the SUNY Cobleskill Foundation. Marketing is sales-led, combining traditional admissions counselor outreach, on-campus and virtual tours, recruitment travel, and digital/social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat). The technology backbone is standard campus IT — Microsoft 365, BannerWeb, Brightspace, SharePoint — augmented by Handshake for careers, EAB Navigate 360 for advising, Campus Labs CORQ/COBY Engage for student involvement, and BetterMynd for teletherapy. No proprietary AI or differentiated technology layer is disclosed.

Name

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Legal name

The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Website

https://cobleskill.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SUNY Cobleskill is a public SUNY-system baccalaureate college serving roughly 1,900 students across 54 associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs in agriculture, business, technology, and applied sciences on a 902-acre residential campus, operating through tuition, state appropriation, and philanthropic revenue.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cobleskill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university tuition revenue from in-state and out-of-state students, along with various student fees including application fees ($50), course fees, and program-specific charges.
2. Athletics Partner Program: Sponsorship revenue from athletics partnerships and alumni donations directed to athletic programs.
3. Donations and Foundation: SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech College Foundation (501(c)(3) established 1969) manages scholarship funds, major gifts, planned giving, and emergency student loans. Primary use of assets is annual scholarships, honors scholarships, and need-based awards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SUNY Cobleskill is a baccalaureate, residential public college offering more than 50 academic programs at the associate, bachelor's, and certificate levels, with majors concentrated in agriculture, applied sciences, business, and technology. The college operates a mandatory applied learning requirement that guarantees every student graduates with real-world experience, supported by unique working facilities including a 902-acre campus with a dairy, equestrian center, cold-water fish hatchery, and the only USDA-certified meat processing facility in the SUNY system. Complementary offerings include online degree completion, dual enrollment for high school students, continuing education, residential life, athletics, and student support services such as the accredited Beard Wellness Center and Center for Career Development.

Product overview

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a baccalaureate, residential college offering more than 50 academic programs across associate, bachelor's, and certificate levels. The institution operates on an applied learning model where every student graduates with real-world experience. Core educational products include traditional degree programs (Bachelor's and Associate degrees in fields like Agriculture, Business, Natural Sciences, and Technology), degree completion programs for transfer students (including online BBA and community college partnerships), and continuing education through PACE and SCHOOL programs. Student services encompass the Beard Wellness Center (accredited ambulatory healthcare), Van Wagenen Library, Center for Career Development, and Cobleskill Auxiliary Services providing dining and retail. Campus facilities include a working farm with dairy and equestrian center, fish hatchery, USDA-certified meat lab, and child development centers. The college also operates the Institute for Rural Vitality for community outreach and maintains the SUNY Cobleskill Foundation for fundraising and scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Completion Online and campus-based upper-division degree completion program for associate degree holders. Curriculum emphasizes relevancy, diversity, and practical application through internships. Delivered in eight-week or twelve-week condensed blocks.
• College in High School (CIHS) Dual enrollment partnership enabling high school students to earn college credits at reduced tuition while still in secondary school. Courses taught by qualified high school faculty during regular school hours.
• Schoharie County Home of Ongoing Learning (SCHOOL) Non-profit lifelong learning organization offering daytime, non-credit classes on campus, Zoom, and off-campus sites. Classes run September through mid-November and mid-March through May with tuition of $50 per learner.
• Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Continuing education programs providing workforce development and professional advancement opportunities for community members.
• Community College Transfer Partnerships (BBA 2+2) 2+2 transfer articulation programs with Hudson Valley Community College, Rockland Community College, Herkimer College, and SUNY Adirondack allowing students to complete bachelor's degrees at partner campuses.
• Beard Wellness Center Nationally accredited health and counseling center providing medical services, mental health support, pharmacy program, health education, and wellness programming. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc.
• Center for Career Development Career services including internships, career planning, job resources, employment opportunities, transfer assistance, career fairs, and career assessment tools (Focus 2, SkillFirst).
• Athletics Program (Fighting Tigers) NCAA Division III athletic program with 16 varsity sports competing in the North Atlantic Conference. Includes Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Hunt Seat Club and intramural opportunities.
• Residential Life On-campus housing in 10 residence halls including Alumni Commons Suites and Townhomes. First-time full-time students obligated to two-year agreement; transfer students to one-year agreement.
• Cobleskill Auxiliary Services (CAS) Not-for-profit corporation providing dining services (Champlin Dining Hall, Coby's, Farm Fresh Cafe, Twisted Whiskers), vending, laundry, CobyCard student ID, catering, and the College Store.
• Van Wagenen Library Academic library providing research databases, interlibrary loan, library instruction, equipment checkout, study rooms, and special collections including institutional repository and archives.
• ITS Helpdesk Technology support services including student mentoring program providing real-world experience in customer service and technology support. Offers helpdesk, open access computer labs, and classroom/media support.
• Institute for Rural Vitality Research and outreach institute focused on supporting rural community development and economic vitality in the Schoharie County region.
• Carriage House Cafe and General Store College-run cafe and general store located on Main Street, serving as a community engagement venue and providing culinary arts student training.
• Campus Child Care Center Nationally accredited child care and child development center providing educational programs for children of students and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of graduates find employment in their field or pursue higher education within one year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hudson Valley Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) degree completion partnership allowing HVCC graduates to transfer credits and complete bachelor's degree at HVCC campus. Upper-division courses delivered on HVCC campus Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, with other coursework online.
• Rockland Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBA degree completion partnership with Rockland Community College. Similar 2+2 articulation model with evening and weekend courses at RCC campus.
• Herkimer CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBA partnership with Herkimer College. Note: BBA classes currently not being offered on Herkimer campus; students directed to Online BBA program instead.
• SUNY AdirondackcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBA degree completion partnership allowing SUNY Adirondack graduates to transfer and complete bachelor's degree.
• Athletics PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses and organizations that sponsor Fighting Tigers athletics program through Athletics Partner Program. Partners receive visibility at 100+ home games annually, to student-athletes, parents, and community members.
• U.S. Green Building CouncilminorOthersMember since 2008, supporting sustainable building design and construction practices on campus.
• NCAA Division III / North Atlantic ConferencecoreOthersIntercollegiate athletics conference affiliation. Fighting Tigers compete in NCAA Division III since 2008, claiming 20 conference championships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of New Hampshire: Land-grant public university with strong agriculture, life sciences, and applied programs. Comparable in agricultural academic offering though at much larger scale with broader research mission.
• SUNY Brockport: Larger four-year SUNY public institution with broader academic portfolio and NCAA Division III athletics. Comparable in public-SUNY context but with significantly larger enrollment and program breadth.
• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: SUNY institution specializing in environmental and natural-resource sciences. Comparable in agricultural/environmental academic mission but with more research-intensive positioning.

Emerging players

• Sterling College (Vermont): Small private college in VT focused on ecological agriculture and environmental stewardship. Comparable as a niche applied-learning agriculture institution, though private and much smaller.

Direct peers

• SUNY Adirondack: SUNY community college partner for Cobleskill's BBA articulation. Comparable in geographic NY catchment and applied associate-degree offerings.
• SUNY Morrisville State College: Another SUNY agriculture-and-technology college offering associate and bachelor's degrees in applied fields. Closely comparable in mission, size, and public-SUNY positioning within NY state.
• SUNY Alfred State College: SUNY technology college offering career-oriented associate and bachelor's degrees. Comparable as a public polytechnic-style institution within the same SUNY system.
• SUNY College of Technology at Delhi: SUNY technology college serving a similar applied-learning mission with similar size and student profile. Direct comparable in program mix and student demographics.
• Paul Smith's College: Private four-year college in NY focused on forestry, agriculture, and applied sciences. Comparable in small-college applied-learning model with agriculture/natural-resource strengths.
• Hudson Valley Community College: Community-college partner for the BBA articulation. Comparable as a feeder for Cobleskill's degree-completion pathway and as a regional applied-education provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fightingtigers_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SUNYCobleskill
• Facebookfacebook.com/cobleskill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suny-cobleskill
• Instagraminstagram.com/sunycobleskill

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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