SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2023 Average Net Price

$19,644

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

3,541 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,737

67% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.4%

223 Graduates

About

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a higher education institution located in Onondaga County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were Natural Resource Management & Policy (46 degrees awarded), Environmental Biology (43 degrees), and Conservation Biology (38 degrees).

In 2023, 508 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. 46.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (388 degrees), 17.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is $7,070, which is $−23,933 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 451 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is $7,070, which is $23,934 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,644.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, 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 $−23,934 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

$19,644

2023 Value

6.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,644. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry grew by 6.14%.

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

$13,740

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was of $13,740 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 451 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received 3,541 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 43.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,541 applicants, 2,937 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,737 students enrolled at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2023. 82% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has an overall enrollment yield of 13.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,937

Accepted Out of 3,541

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was 82.9% (2,937 admissions from 3,541 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 43.6%, while admissions grew by 71.4%.

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 2,737 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 1,834 students and the part-time enrollment is 903. This means that 67% 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 66.4% White, 9.61% Hispanic or Latino, 5.22% Black or African American, 3.91% Asian, 3.11% Two or More Races, 0.548% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0365% 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 Male (38.4%), followed by White Female (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Two or More Races Female (3.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,737 students. The full-time enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 1,834 and the part-time enrollment is 903. This means that 67% of students enrolled at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

85%

2023 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2023)

White
1,816 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
263 enrolled students
Black or African American
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 66.4% White, 9.61% Hispanic or Latino, 5.22% Black or African American, 3.91% Asian, 3.11% Two or More Races, 0.548% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0365% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 169 students (6.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 32 fewer 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 (388 degrees awarded). There were 17.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is Natural Resource Management & Policy (46 degrees awarded), followed by Environmental Biology (43 degrees) and Conservation Biology (38 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (201 degrees awarded), Biology (172 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (18 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 (527,722 people), Other managers (485,010 people), Physicians (483,947 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (387,900 people), and Civil engineers (309,572 people).

The most specialized majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (201 degrees awarded), Biology (172 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (18 degrees), Engineering (75 degrees), and Physical Sciences (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are Natural Resources & Conservation (201 degrees awarded), Biology (172 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (18 degrees), Engineering (75 degrees), and Physical Sciences (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (654,768 people), Computer Systems Design (599,645 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (577,909 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (503,675 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (369,006 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 (2023)

Natural Resource Management & Policy
46 degrees awarded
Environmental Biology
43 degrees awarded
Conservation Biology
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was Natural Resource Management & Policy with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

270

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

238

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 270 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which is 1.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (238).

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 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Natural Resource Management & Policy, which is 3.25 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Conservation Biology, which is 1.41 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 68% 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, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.48% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
388 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
Asian
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is white (388 degrees awarded). There were 17.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

2.76% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
217 degrees awarded
White Female
171 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is white male (217 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (171 degrees).

Operations

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry employs 42 Assistant professors, 39 Professors and 36 Associate professors. Most academics at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are Male Professor (30), Male Associate professor (24), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are: Business and Financial Operations, with 52 employees, Service, with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.36M - Federal
$7.47M - State
$3.21k - Local

As of 2023, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received $8.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.47M from state grants and contracts, and $3.21k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44M

2023 Salaries

6.43%

growth from 2022

In 2023, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry paid a median of $44M in salaries, a 6.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.97% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.00274% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.1M

Instructional Salaries

132

Number of Employees

In 2023, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry paid a total of $13.1M to 132 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Professor with 39 employees, and Associate professor with 36 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were Business and Financial Operations with 52 employees, Service with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was Male Professor with 30 employees, Male Associate professor with 24 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

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