College Profile

Alfred State College is a public, coeducational, nonsectarian college of approximately 3,300 undergraduates. The College was founded in 1908 and joined the newly organized State University of New York (SUNY) system in 1948.

Location

Located in the scenic Southern Tier of New York State between the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and the Finger Lakes region, the College is 70 miles south of Rochester and 90 miles southeast of Buffalo. We have driving directions available if you're planning on visiting us.

Campuses

Alfred State College includes two campuses-one located in the village of Alfred, and the second located approximately 12 miles from Alfred in the village of Wellsville. Both campuses feature a high degree of wireless internet access. In fact, Intel ranked Alfred State 21st in the Nation’s Top 50 Wireless Campuses.

The 150-acre Alfred campus includes students studying in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Management and Engineering Technology. The campus is centered on an "academic core" of buildings which house classrooms, labs, faculty offices, and student services. Surrounding the academic structures are 13 residence halls and an activities center.

The School of Applied Technology consists of more than 20 buildings on a 21-acre campus in Wellsville. Emphasizing the development of skills pertinent to a specific field, the School of Applied Technology offers the associate degree in occupational studies (AOS) as well as certificate programs. Students live on the Alfred campus and free transportation is provided to Wellsville each day.

In addition to the two campuses, the College also includes an 800-acre college farm, a horticulture center, and a motorsports facility.

Statistical Information

  • 19:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 91.9% First Year Retention Rate
  • 97% Employment and Transfer Rate for 2006
  • 3:2 Male to Female Ratio
  • Academics:
    • 16 baccalaureate degrees
    • 55 associate degrees
    • 8 certificate programs
    • Study Abroad available
  • New Construction Includes:
    • 150-bed townhouses
    • Athletic field complex upgrade
    • Renovation to Engineering Technology Building
    • Central Dining Hall expansion
  • Sports and Extracurricular Activities:
    • 18 intercollegiate sports
    • Over 50 clubs and organizations
    • Fitness Center