SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
- Public
- Research university
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: international tuition 21,030 USD per year, one-year total cost 44,470 USD, acceptance rate 63.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
ESF considers international students for academic merit-based scholarships, but they are not eligible for need-based financial aid. The pages do not specify award names, amounts or application steps for Vietnamese applicants.
Getting in. The school admits 84.5% of applicants (4,191 of 4,960). The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 44,470 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
International tuition is 21,030 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 44,470 USD.
Does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. ESF considers international students for academic merit-based scholarships, but they are not eligible for need-based financial aid. The pages do not specify award names, amounts or application steps for Vietnamese applicants.
What English scores does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
The acceptance rate is 63.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The College Tour2025Official
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry2026Official
- The College Tour2025Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages provided do not say whether merit is reviewed automatically with the admission application or needs a separate application, so it cannot be concluded.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe page only says international students are ineligible for need-based aid; it does not say whether admission considers ability to pay, so it cannot be concluded.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page mentions only the FAFSA for citizens and eligible non-citizens, not the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form, so it cannot be concluded.
Scholarships at this school
Authentica SEED ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page1,500 USD≈ ₫39.1M
This scholarship explicitly accepts students worldwide, but it is for study-abroad activity.
ESF National ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The catalog only says recipients must be charged the non-resident tuition rate and lists renewal terms; it does not say whether international students qualify.
- Renewable in later years
ESF Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The catalog only lists renewal conditions (3.00 GPA, full-time) and does not say whether this scholarship is open to international students.
- Renewable in later years
ESF academic merit-based scholarships (general)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The sentence speaks only of academic merit scholarships in general and names no specific scholarship, so it cannot confirm this particular scholarship is open to international students.
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiCredentials must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved credentials evaluation agency.Required
- Proof of fundsiProof of financial ability is required; funds for at least one year are needed for I-20 issuance.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action application deadline (first-year) (EA)Applicationabout31days
- Regular priority filing date (later applications space-available) (RD)Application+123 days
- Commitment date for Early Action admits (EA)Deposit+198 days
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
IB Higher Level exams generally need a 5 or higher for credit.
Scores that count1234567ESF may award college credit for AP exam results; the minimum score and credits vary by subject in the conversion table.
AP credit by subject
39 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data