State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate
3.76
Average High School GPA
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY ESF accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,395 people applied and 2,937 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1680 / 1930 (87%)
Men
1140 / 1465 (78%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUNY ESF considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

3.76
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.76. 24% of freshmen who attended SUNY ESF were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 59% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
21%
3.75-3.99
36%
3.50-3.74
25%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
5%
2.50-2.99
1%

SUNY ESF is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1240
75th Percentile
1410

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification

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