Founded in 1911, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Syracuse (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 111 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SUNY-ESF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.