by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Attendance costs at SUNY C of Environmental Science and Forestry fell between $27,958.00 ranging to $40,918.00 across residency tiers.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $27,958.00 for in-state students versus $40,918.00 out of state.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $9,303.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,655.00 |
| Total cost | $27,958.00 |
| That is 45% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,958.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,181.00 |
| Net price | $18,777.00 |
| That is 2% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,958.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$18,660.00 |
| Net price | $9,298.00 |
| That is 52% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $22,263.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,655.00 |
| Total cost | $40,918.00 |
| That is 113% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,918.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,181.00 |
| Net price | $31,737.00 |
| That is 65% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,918.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$18,660.00 |
| Net price | $22,258.00 |
| That is 16% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by roughly 3.7% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Freshman year | $9,644.00 | $19,476.00 | $28,998.00 |
| Senior year | $10,761.00 | $21,732.00 | $32,358.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $40,783.00 | $82,361.00 | $122,631.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,537.00 | $31,377.00 | $46,718.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $469.00 | $948.00 | $1,411.00 |
| Total amount paid | $56,321.00 | $113,737.00 | $169,349.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Freshman year | $9,644.00 | $19,476.00 | $28,998.00 |
| Senior year | $10,003.00 | $20,201.00 | $30,078.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $19,647.00 | $39,676.00 | $59,076.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,485.00 | $15,115.00 | $22,506.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $226.00 | $457.00 | $680.00 |
| Total amount paid | $27,132.00 | $54,792.00 | $81,582.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Freshman year | $23,086.00 | $32,918.00 | $42,441.00 |
| Senior year | $25,761.00 | $36,732.00 | $47,358.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $97,629.00 | $139,207.00 | $179,477.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $37,193.00 | $53,033.00 | $68,374.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,124.00 | $1,602.00 | $2,065.00 |
| Total amount paid | $134,823.00 | $192,240.00 | $247,852.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Freshman year | $23,086.00 | $32,918.00 | $42,441.00 |
| Senior year | $23,946.00 | $34,143.00 | $44,020.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $47,032.00 | $67,061.00 | $86,461.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,917.00 | $25,548.00 | $32,939.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $541.00 | $772.00 | $995.00 |
| Total amount paid | $64,949.00 | $92,609.00 | $119,400.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $18,952.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,730.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,211.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $10,770.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,458.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,248.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,955.00 |
Use SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving SUNY C of Environmental Science and Forestry works out to $13,000.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,535.00 |
| 25th | $7,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $13,000.00 |
| 75th | $25,485.00 |
| 90th | $29,743.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,164.00 |
| Middle income | $12,916.00 |
| High income | $13,000.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $164.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,464.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,744.00 |
First-generation graduates of SUNY C of Environmental Science and Forestry graduate with $720.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at SUNY C of Environmental Science and Forestry comes to $1,500.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The default-rate category at SUNY C of Environmental Science and Forestry is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.2% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at SUNY C of Environmental Science and Forestry reach $90,478,730.00 across 5,652 student borrowers.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 21 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $7,751.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing SUNY C of Environmental Science and Forestry, think through the questions below:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.