SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Athletics

ESF competes in Division III athletics with 10 varsity sports and 185 total athletes. About 11% of the 1,725 students participate in varsity athletics. Division III emphasizes sports as personal enrichment rather than big-time competition, with no athletic scholarships awarded. The Mighty Oaks compete in the North Eastern Athletic Conference alongside other small colleges. ESF's outdoor recreation focus attracts students who value active lifestyles beyond traditional team sports. The college's forestry and environmental mission creates a campus culture where hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures often matter more than packed stadiums. With Syracuse University's major athletics program just next door, ESF students can experience big-time sports as spectators while enjoying their own more intimate competitive opportunities.