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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 620
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 65%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in Syracuse, New York, SUNY-ESF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, SUNY-ESF emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SUNY-ESF boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,206

Cost of attendance at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,966

Cost of attendance at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received on average $7,331 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,331
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 64 23% $4,192 $268,300
Other Federal Grant 64 23% $5,789 $370,464
State Grant/Scholarships 130 46% $3,590 $466,682
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 250 88% $3,982 $995,525
Total Grant & Scholarships 250 88% $7,331 $1,832,671

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 76.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.1%.

76.4%

  • asian 94.1% 16 students
  • African American 60.0% 3 students
  • white 76.0% 187 students
  • unknown 88.9% 16 students
  • hispanic 70.0% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 6 students

Athletic Associations

  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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