Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Alfred, New York |
| Online | alfredstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, located in the rural village of Alfred in western New York's Allegany County, operates as a public technology-focused institution within the State University of New York system. The 1,200-acre campus, established in 1908 as a school of agriculture and ceramics, combines both modern academic facilities and historic brick buildings set among the rolling hills of the region. The college maintains a strong emphasis on hands-on technical education, offering programs in fields such as engineering technologies, skilled trades, architecture, and its historically prominent ceramics and materials science programs. SUNY Alfred provides on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and suite-style apartments, with most first-year students required to live on campus. The institution competes in NJCAA Division III athletics, with notable programs in wrestling and track and field.
Ratings
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Alfred State College is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College of Technology at Alfred within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#464 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#141 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#67 in Best Colleges in New York
#21 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#458 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#60 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1180 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,792 |
| Room and Board | $13,620 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,346 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,028 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,792 |
| Room and Board | $13,620 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,346 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,108 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 20% |
| Construction Trades | 17% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 13% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Business | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196006 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College of Technology at Alfred.
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Last updated February 24, 2024