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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.

98%
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

Five students spend spring break working with Habitat for Humanity

“My most cherished memory from this trip is witnessing the joy was witnessing the joy of the homeowner and her son. Helping others provides me with a sense of pride and fosters a deep connection to my community.”Mamadou Barry

Pioneer PROfiles - Kenda Hammond

“I love watching the process of dirt turning into something like a house. It will be really rewarding to come back to Alfred and know that I poured the porch and built the garage on that house.”Kendra Hammond

Pair of events planned to benefit employee affected by fire

A pair of events have been planned to assist the Warner family who lost their home recently in a fire. The culinary arts department will host a drive thru pulled pork dinner while the western equestrian team will host an Easter Open House.

Matthew J. Collins appointed to College Council

“Matthew is a great addition to our college council. He brings great industry experience along with a personal knowledge of the college from his time as a student here.”Dr. Steve Mauro

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