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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

1 Forestry Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210

http://www.esf.edu/

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School Description

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The mission of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry is to advance knowledge and skills and to promote the leadership necessary for the stewardship of both the natural and designed environments.

Founded in 1911 to "help in the solution of forestry problems" the New York State College of Forestry was founded in partnership with Syracuse University. That first year, 52 students enrolled, and there were two faculty members along with Dean Hugh P. Baker. Classes met in two classrooms in the basement of Lyman Hall of Natural Sciences on the SU campus.

From the early years of its existence, College leaders saw the need to respond to the broader, rather than more specific, needs of environmental professionalism. Over the years, programs were added in design, engineering, and life sciences, as well as natural resources management.

The campus continues to grow and change. Jahn Laboratory opened in 1997 and Baker Laboratory underwent a major rehabilitation which was completed in 2007. SUNY-ESF today offers 22 undergraduate and 28 graduate degree programs, including 8 doctoral (Ph.D.) programs, and is ranked among the nation's finest universities. Our students take an active role in campus life through the student government, clubs and honor societies. And of course, our students take special pride in taking one week to celebrate the campus's favorite holiday — Earth Day.

Students participate in hands-on and laboratory work on the 25,000 acres of ESF's regional campuses where state-of-the-art technology is as much at home as it is on the main campus.

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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is a specialized doctoral-granting institution of the State University of New York. Its main campus is located in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, USA. It shares a campus with, and is adjacent to, Syracuse University. It operates a number of satellite campuses, including the Ranger School in Wanakena, New York, USA. ESF's curricula focus on the understanding and management of the environment and natural resources.

History

ESF was created through a special bill signed by New York's Governor John Alden Dix in 1911, which established the College as the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. Unlike other New York state-supported degree-granting institutions which had been created, or would eventually be created, at other private institutions in New York State, the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University was an autonomous institution that was administratively not part of its host institution. In other words, the forestry college was not administratively part of Syracuse University. This is in contrast to New York's contract colleges such as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, which is a part of Cornell University.

With the formation of the State University of New York (SUNY) in 1948, the College became recognized as a specialized college within the SUNY system. The College's name was changed to State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University. In 1972, the College's name was changed yet again to State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Campuses

Main Campus

The Syracuse campus is ESF's main campus, and is where most academic and administrative activity takes place. It is made up of seven main buildings:

  • Baker Laboratory: Named after Hugh P. Baker, the College's first dean. The building is the location of several computer clusters and auditorium-style classrooms. It is home to the Forest Engineering department, construction and management and wood products engineering department. The building recently underwent a major renovation.
  • Bray Hall: The building is the oldest on campus, completed in 1917, the largest building devoted to Forestry at the time. It is named after William L. Bray, a founder of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. It is the location of most administrative offices, and the forest and natural resources management and environmental resources department.
  • Illick Hall: The building was completed in 1968, and is home to the environmental and forest biology department. It is named after Joseph S. Illick, a dean of the State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University. There is a large lecture hall (Illick 5) in the basement. Several greenhouses are located on the fifth floor. The Roosevelt Wildlife Museum is also located in the building.
  • Jahn Laboratory: Named after Edwin C. Jahn, a dean of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. The building is the newest on the campus, completed in 1997. Home to the chemistry department.
  • Marshall Hall: Named after Louis B. Marshall, one of the founders of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. Home to the landscape architecture and environmental studies departments. The Alumni (Nifkin) Lounge, Gallery (snack bar), Small Stores gift shop, and Marshall Auditorium are located within it.
  • Moon Library: Dedicated to F. Franklin Moon, an early dean of the College. Completed in 1968, along with Illick Hall. A computer cluster and student lounge are located in the basement.
  • Walters Hall: Named after J. Henry Walters, who served on the College's Board of Trustees. Completed in 1969. Home to the Paper and Bioprocess Engineering Department. The pilot plant in the building includes two papermachines and wood-to-ethanol processing equipment.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,486
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,292
Students Receiving Aid:
95%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Associate's Level Programs

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Science
        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
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      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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      • General Forestry
        A program that generally prepares individuals to manage and develop forest areas for economic, recreational, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in forest-related sciences, mapping, statistics, harvesting and production technology, natural resources management and economics, wildlife sciences, administration, and public relations.
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      • General Natural Resources Management and Policy
        A program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources. Includes instruction in the principles of wildlife and conservation biology, environmental science, animal population surveying, natural resource economics, management techniques for various habitats, applicable law and policy, administrative and communications skills, and public relations.
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      • Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
        A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the analysis of the properties and behavior of wood and wood products and the development of processes for converting wood into paper and other products. Includes instruction in wood classification and testing, product development, manufacturing and processing technologies, and the design and development of related equipment and systems.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Architecture See more schools with programs in Architecture
      • Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.
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  • Engineering

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    • General Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.
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    • Other Engineering
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  • Life Science

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    • Biology See more schools with programs in Biology
      • Conservation Biology
        A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences to the specific problems of biodiversity, species preservation, ecological sustainability, and habitat fragmentation in the face of advancing human social, economic, and industrial pressures. Includes instruction in ecology, environmental science, biological systems, extinction theory, human-animal and human-plant interaction, ecosystem science and management, wetland conservation, field biology, forest and wildlife biology, and natural history.
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      • Environmental Biology
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic environmental processes. Includes instruction in biodiversity, molecular genetic and genomic evolution, mesoscale ecology, computational biology and modeling, conservation biology, local and global environmental change, and restoration ecology.
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  • Natural Sciences

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    • Chemistry See more schools with programs in Chemistry
      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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  • Skilled Trades

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Master's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Science
        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
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      • Forest Management/ Forest Resources Management
        A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of forestry and natural resources management to the administration of forest lands and related resources. Includes instruction in silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, inventorying, biometrics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, forest policy and economics, forest land use planning, fire protection and management, and related administrative skills.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Architecture See more schools with programs in Architecture
      • Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.
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  • Engineering

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    • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.
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  • Life Science

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    • Biology See more schools with programs in Biology
      • Environmental Biology
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic environmental processes. Includes instruction in biodiversity, molecular genetic and genomic evolution, mesoscale ecology, computational biology and modeling, conservation biology, local and global environmental change, and restoration ecology.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 59%
Women 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 93%
Hispanic 3%
Other 2%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 87%
Pennsylvania 4%
New Jersey 4%
Vermont 0%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 22%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,032 $ 11,292  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,350 $ 10,610  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 682 $ 682  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,000 56%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,280 22%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,200 40%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,000 55%  
Any Aid:
   95%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 66% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 520
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 620

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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I want to Study MA in Environmental Policy from SUNY-ESF, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. CAn Some one please suggest me the status of the collage in term of how good its is if one wants to pursue his/her career in the field of Industry and the Environment. Thanks
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I'm looking to possibly go there and have visited twice. They seemed to be very focused in the environmental area and had a very nice presentation when I visited on environmental science. There is also the Syracuse connection which is an excellent resource (best of both worlds) .

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