Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is $9,206 for New York residents and $21,036 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.39% for New York residents and decreased by -4.39% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for ESF is $9,170 for New York residents and $20,112 for out-of-state students which is a 4.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -0.39% for New York residents and decreased by -4.39% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,830 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.62% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other New York schools with tuition changes from last year at New York colleges tuition change page.
ESF Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,242 $22,002$18,350
2023-2024$9,206$21,036$18,830
Change % 2023-2024-0.39%-4.39%2.62%
2024-2025$9,170$20,112$19,323
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - COA
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,219 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $26,389 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ESF is $13,219 for New York residents and $27,845 for out-of-state students which is a 5.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ESF Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,219 $25,009$18,350
2023-2024$13,219$26,389$18,830
Change % 2023-2024-5.52%2.62%
2024-2025$13,219$27,845$19,323
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at ESF. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $294 for New York residents and $710 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $471 for New York residents and $1,016 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$295$743
2023-2024$294$710
2024-2025$293$678
Graduate2022-2023$471$963
2023-2024$471$1,016
2024-2025$471$1,072
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Tuition per Credit Hour
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry$9,206$21,036
University at Buffalo$10,782$30,572
Stony Brook University$10,560$30,350
CUNY Hunter College$7,382$15,332
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College$7,464$15,414
Binghamton University$10,363$29,453

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ESF?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ESF is $37,014 for New York residents and $89,254 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$9,225$9,244$9,263$9,282$37,014
Out-of-State$21,535$22,046$22,569$23,104$89,254
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,244$9,263$9,282$9,301$37,091
Out-of-State$22,046$22,569$23,104$23,652$91,371
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,263$9,282$9,301$9,321$37,167
Out-of-State$22,569$23,104$23,652$24,213$93,538
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,282$9,301$9,321$9,340$37,244
Out-of-State$23,104$23,652$24,213$24,788$95,757
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,301$9,321$9,340$9,359$37,321
Out-of-State$23,652$24,213$24,788$25,376$98,029

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $115,148 for New York residents and $167,387 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,078$28,882$28,679$28,479$115,148
Out-of-State$41,388$41,684$41,995$42,321$167,387
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$28,882$28,689$28,489$28,291$114,382
Out-of-State$41,684$41,995$42,321$42,663$168,662
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,689$28,499$28,302$28,107$113,627
Out-of-State$41,995$42,321$42,663$43,020$169,998
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,499$28,312$28,117$27,925$112,884
Out-of-State$42,321$42,663$43,020$43,393$171,397
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,312$28,127$27,935$27,745$112,151
Out-of-State$42,663$43,020$43,393$43,783$172,859

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $81,164 for New York residents and $133,403 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,582$20,386$20,183$19,983$81,164
Out-of-State$32,892$33,188$33,499$33,825$133,403
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,386$20,193$19,993$19,795$80,398
Out-of-State$33,188$33,499$33,825$34,167$134,678
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,193$20,003$19,806$19,611$79,643
Out-of-State$33,499$33,825$34,167$34,524$136,014
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,003$19,816$19,621$19,429$78,900
Out-of-State$33,825$34,167$34,524$34,897$137,413
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$19,816$19,631$19,439$19,249$78,167
Out-of-State$34,167$34,524$34,897$35,287$138,875

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,206$1,240$18,830$21,036$1,240 $18,830
Graduate$13,219 $1,240$18,830$26,389 $1,240$18,830

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