SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
Syracuse, NY · Public
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SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry admitted 84.5% of applicants university-wide (4,191 of 4,960).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 84.5% | 4,191 | 4,960 |
| In-state | 82.9% | 3,150 | 3,798 |
| Out-of-state | 89.4% | 921 | 1,030 |
| International applicants | 90.9% | 120 | 132 |
| Men | 80.6% | 1,645 | 2,041 |
| Women | 87.6% | 2,541 | 2,901 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 4,191 admitted students, 374 enrolled (8.9% yield).
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1190–1345
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,463/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,263 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,200 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,463/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,473 |
| $30k–48k | $11,635 |
| $48k–75k | $18,870 |
| $75k–110k | $20,953 |
| Over $110k | $24,014 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- ESF Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- ESF Transfer Scholarship — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Presidential)
- ESF College Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Merit)
- ESF Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- ESF Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- ESF Transfer Scholarship — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Presidential)
- ESF College Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Merit)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry requires essays, but this cycle's prompts haven't been posted yet. Check back once the application opens.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $55,763
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 66.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $11,000
- At graduation
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #158
- Niche: #390
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (41%), Natural resources & conservation (35%), Engineering (13%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 60% of class sections have under 20 students.
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.