SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse, NY · Midsize city

AskSchool #295 of 300PublicDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test blind
Acceptance rate
63.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$18,952
Sticker price $28,133
Graduation rate
66%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$55,763
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
63.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,541
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,937
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
398
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
87%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
78%
SAT reading, middle 50%
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SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$9,473
Family income $30–48k$11,635
Family income $48–75k$18,870
Family income $75–110k$20,953
Family income $110k+$24,014
Full sticker price (per year)
$28,133
Tuition & fees – in-state
$9,303
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$22,263
Median debt at graduation
$11,000
Students with federal loans
31%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
66%
Freshmen who return for year 2
87%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
—
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$55,763

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,839
Graduate students
376
Student-to-faculty ratio
14 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
79%

Undergraduate diversity

White75%
Hispanic11%
Two or more4.6%
Black2.9%
Asian2.7%
International2.2%
Unknown1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences41%
Natural Resources & Conservation35%
Engineering13%
Business & Marketing3.5%
Engineering Technologies2.1%
Interdisciplinary Studies2.1%
Architecture2.1%
Physical Sciences1.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Joanne Mahoney
Main phone
(315) 470-6500
Address
One Forestry Dr., Syracuse, NY 13210

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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