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.

Notable Rankings and Ratings

No. 1

#1: Most Affordable School for Women in STEM | study.com

#1: Sustainability Curriculum | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

#1: Sustainable Investments and Finance | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

Top 5

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

#2: Zero Waste Campus | Post Landfill Action Network

#3: Sustainability Research | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

#4: Public Engagement | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

#4: Top Green College | The Princeton Review 

Top 10

#7: Doctoral Institutions | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

#7: Sustainability Research | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE

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

Top 25

#14: Best Bachelor's Degree Program in Forestry | study.com

#25: 2023 Best Colleges in New York | Niche

Top 100

#74: Top Public Schools | U.S. News and World Report

Best Of

Best New York Colleges with Construction Management Degrees | Niche

Best Northeastern Colleges for 2025 | The Princeton Review

Best Colleges 2024 | Money

Other Top Ratings

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

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

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