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69.5%Acceptance
$9,206Tuition
1,725Students
70%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$55,763Earnings
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Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,206
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,036
Average Net Price
$18,730
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,780
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,580
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,226
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
80.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
42.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,211
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,770
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,458
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,248
$110,001+ $23,955

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $28,226 sticker price at this specialized environmental college. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $8,211 annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $23,955. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $33,000 to $96,000 depending on family income.

The school's focus on environmental careers shows in the debt outcomes. Graduates carry a median debt of just $11,000, translating to monthly payments of $117. With median earnings of $55,763 ten years after graduation, that monthly payment represents less than 3% of typical income. The 80.31% loan repayment rate reflects the strong job market for environmental professionals.

New York residents get the strongest value proposition here. With 85.71% of students coming from in-state, the $9,206 tuition keeps costs manageable for families pursuing specialized environmental and forestry degrees that lead to stable careers in growing fields.

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