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The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, also known as the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry or SUNY ESF, was established in 1911. It is a public college and the main campus occupies an area of over 10 acres in Syracuse, New York. In addition, the institute has a number of satellite campuses including the Wanakena Campus, Cranberry Lake Biological Station campus, Huntington Wildlife Forest campus, Tully Campus, Warrensburg Campus, Thousand Islands Campus, and Forest Experimental Station campus.
SUNY ESF offers graduate and undergraduate programs in various fields including science, landscape architecture, and applied science. Bachelor’s and associate’s degrees are also offered here. The student body of the college includes enrollment from various countries worldwide.
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s students compete in various intramural and club sports. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Stumpies. They participate in sports including golf and soccer.
The campus of ESF is in Syracuse, NY, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at ESF include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, science, architecture and planning, conservation and resource management, and construction trades.
Admission at ESF is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 51% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 620.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at ESF is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, the school had 2,299 students enrolled (1,932 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at ESF.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
One Forestry Dr.
Syracuse, NY 13210
General Phone: (315) 470-6500
http://www.esf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 176 | environmental biology, wildlife biology, conservation biology, biotechnology, chemistry, chemistry courses, biological and biomedical sciences, aquatic biology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 124 | environmental studies, forestry courses, forest management, environmental science, forestry, natural resources management, wood science |
| Architecture And Planning | 48 | landscape architecture |
| Engineering | 34 | environmental engineering, engineering, various engineering courses |
| Construction Trades | 22 | construction trades |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 13 | various agricutural courses |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | surveying tech |
Number of programs and degrees for ESF in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 280 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 79 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 27 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 22 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
In 2007, ESF had a total enrollment of 2,299 students (1,932 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 82% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 16 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
ESF offers campus housing for 100 of its 1,932 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Syracuse, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,349 | 685 | 51% | 250 | 36% |
| Men | 780 | 378 | 48% | 143 | 38% |
| Women | 569 | 307 | 54% | 107 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,675 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,935 |
| Room and board | $ 11,320 |
| Room charge | $ 5,660 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
ESF participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285100)
ESF has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 74 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 24 | $105,227 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $105,227 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $86,721 | 3 | $82,248 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $69,087 | 9 | $67,001 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $59,911 | 9 | $58,759 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $47,762 | 3 | $45,756 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $72,000 | 24 | $63,161 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Forestry, Other
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Conservation Biology
Environmental Biology
Wildlife Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets ESF Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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