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®…
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
Five members of the Alfred State community honored with Chancellor’s Award
Jason Doviak, Phil Schroeder, Janice Stafford, Megan Clark, and Theresa Toth-Fleischman were honored for earning SUNY Chancellor Awards at the annual Alfred State Employee Recognition Celebration.
Northland campus celebrates 2025 graduates
“As a person who has been on his journey for 53 years, I would tell you to enjoy the ride. There are going to be a lot of great times and some hard and sad times. Embrace and learn from those hard times.”Frankie Harris
Alfred State ranked in a US News & World Report top ten
"Recently, at commencement, I looked out at all the proud parents who were there to celebrate the milestone for our students. I share their excitement because I know what a tremendous job our faculty have done educating them on the skills, they know employers are looking for when hiring. Students at Alfred State are learning real-world skills that prepare them for great-paying careers.”Dr. Steven Mauro
Katie Petix receives Edward Allen Award
“This project began as a question and evolved into something far more meaningful than I anticipated. It gave me the opportunity to think differently about water, change, and how we design for uncertainty. This experience will continue to shape my work going forward.”Katie Petix