ROTC at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY · public
Yes, through cross-town: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Syracuse University.
Cross-town & partner options
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 0.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Syracuse University.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 3.4 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 63% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,303 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,263 |
| Average net price | $18,952 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 66% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has 1,839 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $3,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: FAQ
Does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Syracuse University.
Which ROTC branches can SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Syracuse University, 0 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Syracuse University, 0 mi).
Is ROTC at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and train with the unit at Syracuse University.
School links and location
These links belong to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
esf.edu
- Admissions
esf.edu
- Apply
esf.edu
- Financial aid
esf.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
IPEDS UNITID: 196103
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