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

ASC Agriculture Science construction is going strong
“We are on schedule with the Agriculture Science Building and are at the point where we will start seeing the updating of this building come to life. Not only will the building have an incredible new look and technology-enriched labs, but it will also reduce our carbon footprint.”Jon Nickerson

Pioneer PROfiles - Cameron Hernandez
“Being so involved on campus, I have had people come up to me and just talk to me about my experience and ask questions about everything I do. I have helped forge the community at Alfred State. You have a sense of belonging here.”Cameron Hernandez

Pioneer PROfiles - Emily Kroll
“I chose Alfred State because I like how the classes are structured to be hands-on and everything is straight forward. I chose electrical as my major because I really like the process and the troubleshooting of making things work.”Emily Kroll

Six graduate from Peace Officer Academy
“These students excelled in the program, and they have gained the knowledge and tools needed to be successful in their positions. I am proud of their efforts and wish them the best in their endeavors.”Scott Richardson