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.

63
%
Acceptance rate
3.71
Average High School GPA
March 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

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

63%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY ESF accepted 63% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,628 people applied and 2,370 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1268 / 2054 (62%)
Men
1018 / 1574 (65%)

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
2023
2024
2025

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

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, making their yield rate Medium. 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:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

3.71
Average High School GPA

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 3.71. 21% 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
17%
3.75-3.99
34%
3.50-3.74
28%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
5%
2.50-2.99
4%

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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