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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse, New York · Public

85%acceptance rate
1190–1345SAT middle 50%
28–30ACT middle 50%
$19,644average net price, in-state

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry admitted 85% of 4,954 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1190–1345 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 15, 2026
Regular decision
January 15, 2027

The application fee is $50, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

55 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 26 took it, and 26 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Showing interest

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.41 GPA.

  • 4.012%
  • 3.75–3.9931%
  • 3.50–3.7430%
  • 3.25–3.4916%
  • 3.00–3.249%
  • 2.50–2.992%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $29,276 in-state and $41,106 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $19,644 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$8,211
  • $30–48k$10,770
  • $48–75k$18,458
  • $75–110k$20,248
  • $110k+$23,955

Quick answers

What is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s acceptance rate?

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry admitted 85% of applicants: 4,197 of 4,954 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1190 to 1345, with a median around 1255. A score at or above 1255 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s application fee?

The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry have supplemental essays?

No. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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