SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
http://www.esf.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1911
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,539
Endowment9,840,637
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition5,069 in-state, 11,329 out-of-state
Room/Board10,600
Services
Associated FirmsState and Federal Agencies Engineering Firms
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Syracuse University libraries, including the Science and Technology library immediately adjacent to the ESF campus and the libraries at SUNY Upstate Medical University, are within short walking distance of ESF. Moon Library shares an online library catalog with Syracuse University, which also provides access to hundreds of web-based databases. Students have access to climate-controlled greenhouses, a pilot-scale plywood laboratory, plant and insect growth chambers, a semi-commercial paper mill, one of the most complete photogrammetry and remote sensing laboratories in the world, and an extensive computer-aided design laboratory. ESF also has eight regional campuses and field stations totaling more than 25,000 acres across New York.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Syracuse University libraries, including the Science and Technology library immediately adjacent to the ESF campus and the libraries at SUNY Upstate Medical University, are within short walking distance of ESF. Moon Library shares an online library catalog with Syracuse University, which also provides access to hundreds of web-based databases. Students have access to climate-controlled greenhouses, a pilot-scale plywood laboratory, plant and insect growth chambers, a semi-commercial paper mill, one of the most complete photogrammetry and remote sensing laboratories in the world, and an extensive computer-aided design laboratory. ESF also has eight regional campuses and field stations totaling more than 25,000 acres across New York.
Periodical Subs2,022
# of Books138,518
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months74%
within one year80%
within two years86%
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size12 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options
Popular Events Culture Fest, Earth Week, Banquets
Nearest AirportSyracuse (10)
Nearest TrainSyracuse (5)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Syracuse University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations200
# of fraternities27
# of sororities20
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Knothole (weekly); Daily Orange (daily)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Xi Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Multiple and Varied
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baobab Society
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Wildlife Society, Student Environmental Action Coalition, Woodsmen's Team, Creative Minds Club