Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southwest Minnesota State's yield is 5 pts higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's
Yield rate - 2
Southwest Minnesota State admits 62% vs. 63% at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestrySelective
- Southwest Minnesota StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestryTest-blind
- Southwest Minnesota StateTest-optional
How they read a record
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 43% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Southwest Minnesota State
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | Southwest Minnesota State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

