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U.S. News Ranks SUNY ESF as a Best College
New rankings from U.S. News and World Report name the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) a Best College. ESF — one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future — earned placement on five lists that highlight the College’s academics, value, social mobility, and engineering programs.
“These latest rankings reflect our commitment to academics, research, and accessibility. In a world increasingly impacted by environmental challenges, ESF remains dedicated to educating future environmental leaders and driving positive social change so we can build a more sustainable future for all,” said ESF President Joanie Mahoney.
U.S. News assessed 1,500 U.S. bachelor's degree-granting institutions on 17 measures of academic quality, resulting in 10 overall lists. Here's how ESF ranked:
- #115 in National Universities
- #58 in Top Public Schools
- #78 in Best Value Schools
- #170 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
- #167 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs
See ESF’s U.S. News Best College profile online here.
About SUNY ESF
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is dedicated to the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable and resilient future through design, policy, and management of the environment and natural resources. Members of the College community share a passion for protecting the health of the planet and a deep commitment to the rigorous application of science to improve the way humans interact with the world. The College offers academic programs ranging from the associate of applied science to the Doctor of Philosophy. ESF students live, study and do research on the main campus in Syracuse, N.Y., and on 25,000 acres of field stations in a variety of ecosystems across the state.