SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2024 Average Net Price

$19,814

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

63.3%

3,745 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,757

71.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

65.5%

251 Graduates

About

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a higher education institution located in Onondaga County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were Conservation Biology (65 degrees awarded), Wildlife Biology (46 degrees), and Environmental Biology (40 degrees).

In 2024, 577 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. 51.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (426 degrees), 9.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is $7,070, which is $−24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is $7,070, which is $24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,814.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was $7,070. The cost of tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is $−24,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,814

2024 Value

0.865%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,814. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry grew by 0.865%.

This chart compares the average net price of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,180

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was of $14,180 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 25.9% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received 3,745 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.76% annual growth. Out of those 3,745 applicants, 2,370 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,757 students enrolled at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2024. 82% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has an overall enrollment yield of 17.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,370

Accepted Out of 3,745

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was 63.3% (2,370 admissions from 3,745 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 5.76%, while admissions declined by 19.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

82%

Submission Percentage (2020)

239

Scores Submitted (2020)

82% of enrolled first-time students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry had a total enrollment of 2,757 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 1,980 students and the part-time enrollment is 777. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.4% White, 9.25% Hispanic or Latino, 5.51% Two or More Races, 4.5% Black or African American, 3.88% Asian, 0.435% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0363% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.9%), followed by White Male (35.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35%), followed by White Male (21.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,757 students. The full-time enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 1,980 and the part-time enrollment is 777. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,858 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
255 enrolled students
Two or More Races
152 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 67.4% White, 9.25% Hispanic or Latino, 5.51% Two or More Races, 4.5% Black or African American, 3.88% Asian, 0.435% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0363% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 94 students (3.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 15 more women than men received degrees from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is white (426 degrees awarded). There were 9.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is Conservation Biology (65 degrees awarded), followed by Wildlife Biology (46 degrees) and Environmental Biology (40 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (214 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (25 degrees), and Biology (213 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are Software developers (559,324 people), Other managers (501,302 people), Physicians (493,002 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (399,151 people), and Civil engineers (323,510 people).

The most specialized majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (214 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (25 degrees), Biology (213 degrees), Engineering (77 degrees), and Physical Sciences (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are Natural Resources & Conservation (214 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (25 degrees), Biology (213 degrees), Engineering (77 degrees), and Physical Sciences (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are Architectural, engineering & related services (667,641 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (638,413 people), Computer Systems Design (598,635 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (588,837 people), and Construction (407,644 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Most Common (2024)

Forest Technology
18 degrees awarded
General Natural Resources & Conservation
17 degrees awarded
Surveying Technology
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was Forest Technology with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

281

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

296

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 281 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which is 0.949 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (296).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Environmental Science, which is 1.07 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Conservation Biology, which is 2.21 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60% of students graduating from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
426 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is white (426 degrees awarded). There were 9.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

3.29% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
312 degrees awarded
White Male
290 degrees awarded
White Male
284 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is white male (312 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (290 degrees).

Operations

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has an endowment valued at nearly $47.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry had a total salary expenditure of 124M. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry employs 46 Assistant professors, 44 Professors and 35 Associate professors. Most academics at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are Male Professor (34), Female Assistant professor (26), and Male Associate professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are: Business and Financial Operations, with 58 employees, Service, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Endowment

$47.8M

2024 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2023

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has an endowment valued at about $47.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $204M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$46.9M

2024 Salaries

6.61%

growth from 2023

In 2024, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry paid a median of $46.9M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($124M) and a 6.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.43% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.97% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14.3M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2024, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry paid a total of $14.3M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were Business and Financial Operations with 58 employees, Service with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

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