The University's main campus is located on "University Hill" in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse is the largest city with a population of over 650,000 in Central New York. The students of the University appreciate the efforts of E.S.F. towards research in the field of environmental science and forestry.
- The P.G. enrollment of students in the University is 18.2%, while the U.G. enrollment of students in the University is 81.8%. The freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 78%.
- The graduation rate of the University is 77%. The Ranger School campus of the University is spread over 2,800 acres of land and has trained around 3,000 graduates under the forest technology program.
- 57% of full time undergraduates receive some financial aid. The average need-based scholarship or grant award is USD 5,884( INR 4,50,590). SUNY College Of Environmental Science and Forestry Scholarships include E.S.F. Presidential Scholarship amounting to 3000 USD (INR 2,29,737), E.S.F. National Scholarships amounting to 8000 USD (INR 6,12,632).