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About SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public research university in Syracuse, NY, known for its environmental focus, small public college, and forestry and ecology. With an acceptance rate of 70%, SUNY ESF is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 356 students each year. SUNY ESF is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. SUNY ESF offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,132 per year; the sticker price of $40,106 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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Essay Strategy
ESF admits students into specific programs like Forest Resources Management, Environmental Biology, or Landscape Architecture, so your essay must name your intended program and explain why that discipline connects to concrete experiences you have had outdoors, in a lab, or in your community.
Application Strategy
ESF has a formal partnership with Syracuse University that gives ESF students access to SU facilities, libraries, and social life, so mention in your application that you understand and want this dual-campus experience rather than treating ESF as an isolated specialized school.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$40k/yr$9.5k
30k-48k~$40k/yr$11.6k
48k-75k~$40k/yr$18.9k
75k-110k~$40k/yr$21.0k
110k+~$40k/yr$24.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,411
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

75%White
11%Hispanic
5%Two or More Races
3%Black / African American
3%Asian
2%International
2%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender47% Men · 53% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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