SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a mid-size public R2 doctoral research university located in Syracuse, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,839. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 63% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 63% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $18,870 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $9,473/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $99,249. The 4-year graduation rate is 68%, 23 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $55,763.