THE COLLEGE

Located in Western New York, Alfred State College of Technology - State University of New York (SUNY) is in a vibrant community surrounded by scenic countryside. In the charming Village of Alfred, college students greatly outnumber permanent residents. This quintessential college town is 15 miles north of the Pennsylvania border, 60 miles south of Rochester, and 90 miles southeast of Buffalo.

Alfred State started as a state school of agriculture in 1908. Then in 1948 it was incorporated into the newly organized SUNY system. The college was authorized by SUNY to award the degree of Associate in Applied Science in 1951, the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees in 1967, and the Associate in Occupational Studies in 1973. Bachelor's degrees were added in 1991.

The college enrolls more than 3,500 undergraduate students annually. There are approximately 400 teaching faculty and staff members supporting the college’s more than 80 programs in agriculture, allied health, applied technology, architecture, business, engineering technology, liberal arts, nursing, and sciences.

At Alfred State, we call ourselves pioneers, individuals who prove their fundamental drive, dogged determination, and ability to overcome obstacles. These admirable traits help pioneers put their skills to work to build a brighter future. The college is proud that 98 percent of our recent graduates have jobs or are continuing their education in their chosen field. Employers tell us that Alfred State students: Hit the ground running®...

ONE COLLEGE, THREE CAMPUSES

The Programs at Alfred State College are housed on one of our three unique campus locations. Programs for the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) and the School of Architecture, Management, and Engineering Technology (SAMET) and our residence halls are located on the Alfred campus. Programs in the School of Applied Technology (SAT) are located on our Wellsville campus. Students pursuing Electrical, Welding, and Machine Tool programs are able to apply for admission to either our Wellsville campus or our Buffalo campus located at the Northland Workforce Training Center (NWTC).

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (SUNY)

SUNY’s 64 geographically dispersed campuses bring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtually all New York citizens and comprise the nation’s largest, centrally managed system of public higher education. Nearly 400,000 students are pursuing traditional study in classrooms or are working at home, at their own pace, utilizing distance education. SUNY is governed by a board of trustees, appointed by the governor, which directly determines the policies to be followed by the state-operated campuses.