by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry were $9,303 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,263. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $2,233 in-state and $2,233 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $20,030 |
| Fees | $2,233 | $2,233 |
| Total | $9,303 | $22,263 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,070 | $17,830 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,070 | $18,720 |
| One Year Ago | $7,070 | $18,900 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,070 | $20,030 |
This chart shows the way tuition at ESF has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,594 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.35%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $9,335. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.72%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $23,091.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,335 | $23,091 |
| In 2 Years | $9,367 | $23,950 |
| In 3 Years | $9,400 | $24,841 |
| In 4 Years | $9,433 | $25,765 |
| In 5 Years | $9,466 | $26,723 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $97,647, or close to $37,535 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, see the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Financial Aid page.
