Rankings

ESF is consistently ranked highly for its outstanding academics, unwavering commitment to sustainability, global impact, affordability, and more. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing the best experience and outcomes for our students. Check out some of our latest placements to see how we stack up.

2021-22 Rankings and Ratings

No. 1

#1: Best Public School for Making an Impact | The Princeton Review

#1: Sustainability Curriculum | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

#1: Best bachelor's Degree Program in Forestry | study.com

Top 5

#2: Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation | The Princeton Review

#2: Public Engagement | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

#3: Top Green College | The Princeton Review

#4: Best Accredited Online Colleges in New York for 2022 | EDsmart.org

#5: Most Sustainable Colleges and Universities | Sierra magazine

Top 10

#8: Doctoral Institutions | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

#9: Top 20 Best Public Schools for Financial Aid | The Princeton Review

#9: Water Use Reduction and Rainwater Management | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

Top 20

#14: Best College Dorms | The Princeton Review

#16: 2023 Best Colleges in New York | Niche

#18: Top 20 Best Public Schools for Internships | The Princeton Review

Top 100

#48: The Nation's Top Public Schools | U.S. News and World Report

#61: Outcomes | collegeraptor.com

#73: Public Colleges | collegeraptor.com

#93: Best Value Schools | U.S. News and World Report

Best Of

One of the Best 388 Colleges for 2023 | The Princeton Review

One of the Best Northeastern Colleges for 2023 | The Princeton Review

Most Affordable Schools for Women in STEM | study.com

Other Top Ratings

#105: Best National Universities | U.S. News and World Report

#184: Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs | U.S. News and World Report

#186: Top Performers for Social Mobility | U.S. News and World Report

#226: Best Colleges 2022 | Money