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Suny College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF)
- One Forestry Dr.
- Syracuse, NY 13210
- OPEID College Code: 00285100
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- General Phone: (315) 470-6500
- President: Dr. Cornenlius B. Murphy Jr.
- Website: www.esf.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,299
- College Alias: SUNY-ESF

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- The mission of the College of
Environmental Science and Forestry is to
advance knowledge and skills and to promote
the leadership necessary for the stewardship
of both the natural and designed environments.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SUNY-ESF Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.esf.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 780 | 569 | 1,349 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 378 (48%) | 307 (54%) | 685 (51%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 143 (38%) | 107 (35%) | 250 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 240 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 95 | 38% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SUNY-ESF Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 92% | 17% | 79% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,500 | $2,120 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 11 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 502 | 476 | 382 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,675 | $5,069 | $5,032 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,935 | $11,329 | $11,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,050 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,320 | $10,600 | $10,180 |
| Other Expenses | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,320 | $10,600 | $9,460 |
| Other Expenses | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,245 | $17,919 | $17,262 |
| Out of State | $25,505 | $24,179 | $23,522 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,245 | $17,919 | $16,542 |
| Out of State | $25,505 | $24,179 | $22,802 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,825 | $8,219 | $7,382 |
| Out of State | $15,085 | $14,479 | $13,642 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | |||||
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences, Other | 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Architecture | |||||
| Landscape Architecture | - | - | 36 | 12 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||||
| Aquatic Biology, Limnology | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| Biotechnology | - | - | 10 | - | - |
| Conservation Biology | - | - | 17 | - | - |
| Environmental Biology | - | - | 68 | 24 | 6 |
| Wildlife Biology | - | - | 28 | - | - |
| Construction Trades | |||||
| Construction Trades, Other | - | - | 22 | - | - |
| Engineering | |||||
| Engineering | - | - | 13 | - | - |
| Engineering, Other | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering | - | - | - | 11 | 4 |
| Engineering Technology | |||||
| Surveying Technology | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | |||||
| Environmental Science | - | - | 4 | 14 | - |
| Environmental Studies | - | - | 28 | - | - |
| Forestry | - | - | 15 | - | - |
| Forestry, Other | - | 23 | 1 | - | - |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | - | - | 8 | - | - |
| Wood Science and Wood Products, Pulp and Paper Technology | - | - | 7 | - | - |
| Forest Resources Management | - | - | - | 17 | 7 |
| Physical Sciences | |||||
| Chemistry | - | - | 8 | - | - |
| Chemistry, Other | - | - | - | 1 | 5 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,299 Undergraduate: 1,783 Graduate: 516
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,308 Female: 991
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,049 Female: 734
- Graduate Gender Male: 259 Female: 257
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,699 Part-Time: 600
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,413 Part-Time: 370
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 286 Part-Time: 230
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 131 | 6% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.6% |
| Black | 17 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 47 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 3% |
| White | 2,026 | 88% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0.09% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 260 | 11% |
| Ages 18-19 | 513 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 554 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 397 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 307 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 110 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 68 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 62 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 27 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 428 | 358 | 70 |
| Faculty Status | 160 | 123 | 37 |
| Tenured Faculty | 90 | 90 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 159 | - | 159 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 156 | 119 | 37 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | - | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 93 | 84 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 148 | 124 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 61 | 51 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 58 | 47 | 11 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,694 (92) | $72,000 (68) | $63,161 (24) |
| Professor | $86,184 (25) | $86,721 (22) | $82,248 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $68,606 (39) | $69,087 (30) | $67,001 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,417 (21) | $59,911 (12) | $58,759 (9) |
| Instructor | $46,759 (6) | $47,762 (3) | $45,756 (3) |
| Lecturer | $53,305 (1) | $53,305 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,227 (24) | $105,227 (24) | - (-) |
| Professor | $105,227 (24) | $105,227 (24) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,088 (116) | $75,677 (92) | $63,161 (24) |
| Professor | $86,142 (49) | $86,395 (46) | $82,248 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $68,606 (39) | $69,087 (30) | $67,001 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,417 (21) | $59,911 (12) | $58,759 (9) |
| Instructor | $46,759 (6) | $47,762 (3) | $45,756 (3) |
| Lecturer | $53,305 (1) | $53,305 (1) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 16%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 62% |
| Female | 72% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 40% |
| 5 Years | 64% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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