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The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is located in Syracuse, New York, adjacent to Syracuse University's campus and operating in close academic partnership with the larger institution. The college, established in 1911 as the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University, occupies a main campus in Syracuse with additional properties including experimental forests and biological stations throughout New York State. ESF specializes in environmental science, natural resources management, sustainability studies, and forest sciences, with particular emphasis on programs in environmental engineering, paper engineering, and conservation biology. The college maintains selective admission standards and provides students access to Syracuse University facilities and services through a collaborative agreement, while most ESF students live in campus housing shared between the two institutions. ESF operates several field stations including the Huntington Wildlife Forest in the Adirondacks and the Cranberry Lake Biological Station, which serve as living laboratories for research and instruction.
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SUNY-ESF is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#255 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#64 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Colleges in New York
#7 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#382 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#51 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1300 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,136 |
| Room and Board | $17,780 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,276 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,136 |
| Room and Board | $17,780 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,106 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Biology | 38% |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 37% |
| Architecture | 9% |
| Engineering | 8% |
| Construction Trades | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196103 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Current students may use the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025