SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Acceptance Rate
Syracuse, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,541
- Admitted
- 2,937
- Yield
- 13.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's acceptance rate has risen from 51.1% in 2014–15 to 82.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,596 to 3,541 (+122%) over that period.
Its 82.9% rate makes SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87% for women vs 77.8% for men, a 9.2-point gap). SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 13.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,596 | 816 | 51.1% | 331 |
| 2015–16 | 1,619 | 841 | 51.9% | 318 |
| 2016–17 | 1,651 | 895 | 54.2% | 328 |
| 2017–18 | 1,818 | 948 | 52.1% | 329 |
| 2018–19 | 2,018 | 1,239 | 61.4% | 386 |
| 2019–20 | 1,661 | 1,155 | 69.5% | 353 |
| 2020–21 | 1,951 | 1,174 | 60.2% | 302 |
| 2021–22 | 2,252 | 1,471 | 65.3% | 315 |
| 2022–23 | 2,466 | 1,714 | 69.5% | 356 |
| 2023–24 | 3,541 | 2,937 | 82.9% | 398 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,930 | 1,680 | 87% |
| Men | 1,465 | 1,140 | 77.8% |
| Another gender | 146 | 117 | 80.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
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Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's acceptance rate?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's acceptance rate is 82.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,937 admitted of 3,541 applicants).
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry test optional?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry received 3,541 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,937.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry getting harder to get into?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 51.1% in 2014–15 to 82.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.esf.edu/.