State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY

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1 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Web Site Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,856 Women 834 (44.9%) Men 1,022 (55.1%) Graduate Students 601 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Very difficult 51% of 1,596 applicants were admitted No Yes February 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.87 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 600 average range of middle 50% 590 average range of middle 50% 27 average range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,407 Out-of-state: $35,257 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,717 Out-of-state: $17,567 Room and Board $15,440 Average Percent of Need Met 83% Average Freshman Award $14,600 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $25,399

2 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 143 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 31% of classes students: 36% of classes students: 9% of classes students: 10% of classes students: 4% of classes students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Syracuse Population 144,669 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 95% of freshmen, 35% of all students 33% of women participate 33% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 85.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 47.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 76% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 20% 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.5% Asian 1.7% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.5% White 2.9% Unknown 1.9% from 12 countries

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 3 4 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 3 History 1 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required March 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Recommended Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1 Forestry Drive City, State, Zip Syracuse, NY Phone (315) Fax (315) Early Admission Early Decision Offered esfinfo@esf.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline December 1 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification Rolling No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission February 1 Available Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 1 recommended for all freshmen Supplemental application required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 190 Students Accepting Wait List Position 84 Students Admitted From Wait List 8 51% of 1,596 applicants were admitted 55% of 768 applicants were admitted 48% of 828 applicants were admitted 343 (42%) of 816 admitted students enrolled 167 (40%) of 420 admitted students enrolled 176 (44%) of 396 admitted students enrolled 76% of 115 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Critical Reading Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Writing Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % 600 average range of middle 50% 590 average range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA and Above ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of 5 or Below 0% 27 average range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 28% Top quarter: 68% Top half: 96% Bottom half: 4% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,407 Out-of-state: $35,257 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,717 Out-of-state: $17,567 Room and Board $15,440 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $1,050 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is Free State Aid Form PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 83% Average Award $14,600 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 300 (90.6%) of freshmen 256 (85.3%) of applicants 256 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 115 (44.9%) of aid recipients Received by 227 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,200 Received by 225 (87.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,800 Received by 136 (53.1%) of aid recipients 48 (14.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,091 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 86% Average Award $15,000 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,348 (80.4%) of undergraduates 1,167 (69.6%) of applicants 1,167 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 800 (68.6%) of aid recipients Received by 1,083 (92.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,720 Received by 1,019 (87.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,700 Received by 541 (46.4%) of aid recipients 140 (8.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,158

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 70% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $25,399 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 16.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 5.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Architecture, Biological Sciences Agriculture, Architecture, Premedicine, Engineering/Technologies, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences Community Service, Leadership, Memberships Community Service, Memberships, Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students Children and Siblings of Alumni, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Members of Minorities, Local/State Students

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,622

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Agricultural Engineering Animal Sciences, General Aquatic Biology/Limnology Biochemistry Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Biological and Physical Sciences Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biotechnology Botany/Plant Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Conservation Biology Construction Management Ecology Engineering, General Entomology Environmental Biology Environmental Design/Architecture Environmental Education Environmental Health Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Forest Sciences and Biology Forestry, General Hydrology and Water Resources Science Land Use Planning and Management/Development Landscape Architecture Natural Resources Management and Policy Natural Resources/Conservation, General Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Physical Therapy/Therapist Plant Pathology/Phytopathology Plant Physiology Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management Plant Sciences, General Polymer Chemistry Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Soil Science and Agronomy, General Water Resources Engineering Wildlife Biology Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology Zoology/Animal Biology

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Biological/life sciences, Natural resources/environmental science, Engineering None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 143 Part-Time Faculty 41 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 92% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 31% of classes students: 36% of classes students: 9% of classes students: 10% of classes students: 4% of classes students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes 2-9 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs students: 35% of discussion sections/labs students: 37% of discussion sections/labs students: 10% of discussion sections/labs students: 6% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 140,704 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 350 Internet/ Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Professional Studies, Master of Science, Master of Landscape Architecture Master's Programs of Study Biochemistry Chemistry Conservation Biology Construction Management Ecology Economics Entomology Environmental Biology Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management Forestry Geographic Information Systems Landscape Architecture Materials Sciences Natural Resources Organic Chemistry Paper and Pulp Engineering Plant Pathology Plant Sciences Sustainability Management Sustainable Development Urban Design Urban and Regional Planning Water Resources Water Resources Engineering

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Biochemistry Chemistry Conservation Biology Construction Management Ecology Economics Entomology Environmental Biology Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management Forestry Geographic Information Systems Materials Sciences Natural Resources Organic Chemistry Paper and Pulp Engineering Plant Pathology Plant Sciences Sustainability Management Sustainable Development Urban and Regional Planning Water Resources Water Resources Engineering

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Syracuse Population 144,669 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Small city 17 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse Weather Temperature 14.2 average low in January, 76.7 average high in September Rain 171 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 65% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 95% of freshmen, 35% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x Cross-Country Running x x Golf x x Soccer x x Track And Field x x

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, crew, cross-country running, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook 33% of women participate 33% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,856 Women 834 (44.9%) Men 1,022 (55.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,677 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 23 All Graduate Students 601 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.5% Asian 1.7% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.5% White 2.9% Unknown 1.9% from 12 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 85.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 47.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 65.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 68.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 76% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 20% $40,000 per year Disciplines Pursued Business 1% Engineering 4% Law 4% Arts and Sciences 9% Medicine 1% Education 3% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2015