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Alfred State Pioneers are PROS!

With hands-on learning, Alfred State College can launch your career. We are #1 In So Many Ways as ranked by the experts. Located in scenic Western New York outside Buffalo, ASC attracts students from across the state, New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the world.  –– Choose your career path with a bachelor's, associate, or online degree to Hit the ground running®

 

  • Free tuition +, 1) tuition-free ASC 2) plus scholarships 3) financial aid plan image of blue ox with hoof, * free tuition for 77% of ASC New York State students
  • Pioneers are PROS! Choose your Career Path - Vet Tech
  • Pioneers are PROS! Choose your Career Path. Digital Media, Gaming, and Graphics
  • Online Learning is valuable, flexible, and affordable.
  • Pioneers are PROS! Choose your Career Path - Nursing
  • Pioneers are PROS! Choose your Career Path - Heavy Equipment Operations
  • New Majors and Programs - Expanded Career Opportunities. Click to Learn More
  • ASC Freeway scholarships. Tuition is only $7,070 for all new residential students from any state. #1 public regional college in New York - US News

Points of pride

#1 Ranked
In So Many Ways

Year after year, the quality of ASC is recognized by experts, students, alumni, and peers.

99%
Employment
and Continuing
Education Rate

Learn new skills to launch your career with hundreds of labs and hands-on opportunities.

Most
affordable
College or University
in New York

Affordable Colleges ranks ASC #1 in New York State for low-income & first-generation families.

#1
Ultimate
College Town

No other US college town has a larger share of students. Alfred is scenic, caring, and number one.

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In the news

Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society establishes chapter at Alfred State

"As a proud first generation graduate myself, I am excited to be involved in a new impactful way to recognize our successful first-generation students. This is one of many exciting new initiatives for our emerging Pioneers Go First program."Greg Sammons

Chiaino and Vlakancic honored with Leadership Award

Jennifer Chiaino, a dispatcher at University Police, and Alan Vlakancic, an assistant professor in the Architecture and Design Department were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award.

Juneteenth - 2025

At Alfred State, we are committed to fostering an inclusive community where every individual feels seen, heard, and empowered to make a meaningful impact - on our campus and beyond.

“The Great Race” begins Saturday

A group of Alfred State automotive students will begin “The Great Race” in St. Paul, MN on Saturday. The team will travel from Minnesota to South Carolina during the nine-day event.

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