First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: esf.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | APM 205 4 Quantitative Science | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | APM 206 and 206 8 Quantitative Science | |
| Biology | 4 | ESF 101 and 102 and 103 and 104 8 Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 4 | FCH 150 and 151 and 152 and 153 8 Natural Science | |
| Psychology | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 Social Science | |
| Statistics | 3 | APM 210 (previously APM 391) 3 Quantitative Science | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Gen ed elective and/or free elective 6 World…Gen ed elective and/or free elective 6 World History and Global Awareness | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | EFB 120 3 Social Science/ Natural Science |
Show all 18 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | APM 205 4 Quantitative Science | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | APM 206 and 206 8 Quantitative Science | |
| Biology | 4 | ESF 101 and 102 and 103 and 104 8 Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 4 | FCH 150 and 151 and 152 and 153 8 Natural Science | |
| Psychology | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 Social Science | |
| Statistics | 3 | APM 210 (previously APM 391) 3 Quantitative Science | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Gen ed elective and/or free elective 6 World…Gen ed elective and/or free elective 6 World History and Global Awareness | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | EFB 120 3 Social Science/ Natural Science | |
| European History | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 6 World History…Gen ed elective or free elective 6 World History and Global Awareness | |
| Art History | 3 | LSA 205 and Free elective 6 The Arts/ World…LSA 205 and Free elective 6 The Arts/ World History and Global Awareness | |
| Music Theory | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 6 The Arts | |
| Art 2D Design | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 The Arts | |
| Art 3D Design | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 The Arts | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 World Languages | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 World Language | |
| French Literature | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 World Language | |
| Latin | 3 | Gen ed elective or free elective 3 World Language | |
| Physics B | 4 | EPH 101/102 and EPH 103/104 8 Natural Science |
Source: esf.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Conservation Biology | 65 |
| Wildlife Biology | 46 |
| Environmental Biology | 40 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 38 |
| Environmental Studies | 35 |
| Environmental Science | 34 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 26 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 25 |
Show the other 12 majors
| Forestry | 17 |
| Landscape Architecture | 17 |
| Construction Management | 14 |
| Biotechnology | 14 |
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology | 13 |
| Paper Science and Engineering | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Sustainability Studies | 7 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 7 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity
Cross Country, Other Sports, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Coed varsity
Other Sports
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
19% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Syracuse, NY
655,189 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.0 of 20
Elevation
504 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
16°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
127.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,270 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Syracuse University0 mi
- Le Moyne College3 mi
- State University of New York at Cortland30 mi
- Colgate University34 mi
- State University of New York at Oswego35 mi
- Hamilton College37 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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