SUNY College of Technology at Alfred campus

Alfred State College Admission Requirements

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Alfred State College Admission Overview

Alfred State College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Alfred State College admitted 75.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (B) and SAT 990-1200 / ACT 20-24. Alfred State College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Alfred State College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Alfred State College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.7%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Alfred State College acceptance rate is 75.7%. Last year, 6,994 of 9,242 applicants were admitted. That is the 88th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Alfred State College and can you get accepted?

Alfred State College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Alfred State College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.1

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Alfred State College typically have around a 3.1 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Alfred State College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #98 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled SUNY College of Technology at Alfred freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	1.17%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	15.74%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	9.62%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	10.5%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	16.03%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	26.44%	Avg -
2.00 to 2.49	14.67%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	4.18%	Reach
less than 1.00	1.65%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Alfred State College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

990-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 490
Composite 990

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 600
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Alfred State College typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 990–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. Alfred State College ranks #90 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Alfred State College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>86%
1100 to 1200	Avg +	77%-86%
990 to 1100	Avg -	62%-77%
Below 990	Below mid-50	<62%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Alfred State College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 22
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Alfred State College typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Alfred State College places #74 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Alfred State College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>86%
22 to 24	Avg +	76%-86%
20 to 22	Avg -	62%-76%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<62%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,259	4,980	9,242
Accepted	3,066	3,925	6,994
Acceptance Rate	72%	79%	76%
Enrolled	362	757	1,120
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	19%	16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Alfred State College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025