SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public research university in Syracuse, New York, enrolling about 1,839 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 63.28% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,763 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,303
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,952 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.28% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,839 94.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.32%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 20.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 79.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,764
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,541
- Room & Board: $18,080 annual estimate
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse, NY (ZIP 13210).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry public or private?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry cost?
Published tuition: $9,303 in-state, $22,263 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,952.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,473 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,635 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,870 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,953 |
| $110,001+ | $24,014 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $37,212.
How hard is it to get into SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
Admission rate: 63.28%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
Total enrollment: 1,839 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,764 students.
Graduate enrollment: 376 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
150%-time completion rate: 66.32%.
First-year retention: 87.0%.
What do graduates of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn?
Median earnings: $48,327 six years after entry; $55,763 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
19.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Conservation Biology (90 completions)
- Environmental Science (56 completions)
- Environmental Studies (49 completions)
- Wildlife Biology (46 completions)
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General (40 completions)
- Environmental Biology (40 completions)
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (32 completions)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (27 completions)
- Landscape Architecture (25 completions)
- Forestry, General (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.28%; completion rate 66.32%; median earnings $55,763 at 10 years; net price $18,952. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,303
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was $9,303.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,952
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,952.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,808 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,952 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$37,212 4-Year In-State Tuition
$89,052 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$18,080 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,260 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,643 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$114,572 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
30.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,033 | $16,483 | $17,408 |
| 2014 | $7,398 | $17,048 | $18,321 |
| 2015 | $7,848 | $17,698 | $17,615 |
| 2016 | $8,103 | $17,953 | $17,804 |
| 2017 | $8,543 | $18,193 | $17,923 |
| 2018 | $8,874 | $18,654 | $19,341 |
| 2019 | $9,130 | $19,040 | $19,737 |
| 2020 | $9,130 | $19,040 | $21,413 |
| 2021 | $9,206 | $19,966 | $21,248 |
| 2022 | $9,266 | $20,916 | $20,059 |
| 2023 | $9,206 | $21,036 | $18,730 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63.28% Acceptance Rate
3,541 Total Applicants
2,937 Students Admitted
398 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.55% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry reported total enrollment of about 1,839 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.9%), and Two or More Races (4.6%). About 19.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2024 is 1,839 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,764 students. Graduate enrollment is about 376 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 74.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.61% 100% Completion Time
66.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.61% of students graduating from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Conservation Biology: 31% male / 69% female
- Environmental Science: 52% male / 48% female
- Environmental Studies: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$55,763 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
635.58% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Conservation Biology: 90 completions
2. Environmental Science: 56 completions
3. Environmental Studies: 49 completions
4. Wildlife Biology: 46 completions
5. Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General: 40 completions
6. Environmental Biology: 40 completions
7. Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering: 32 completions
8. Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 27 completions
9. Landscape Architecture: 25 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 79.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,954
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $25,510
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public institution located in Syracuse, NY, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,839 students. Student body composition includes White (74.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.9%), Two or More Races (4.6%). The admission rate is 63.28%. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.32%. Approximately 19.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Syracuse, NY 13210
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry located?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse, NY.
What is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 63.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,541 applicants and 2,937 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry cost?
Reported tuition is $9,303 and average net price is $18,952 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,080 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,764 students, White (74.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
About 20.4% of students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn?
Median earnings are $48,327 six years after entry and $55,763 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry public or private?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public institution located in Syracuse, NY.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry an HBCU?
No. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry a tribal college?
No. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.9%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.