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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
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  • Online Learning is valuable, flexible, and affordable.
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  • 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

Alfred State hosts Skills USA competition for 36th time

“This is one of my favorite days and events. We have teamed with Skills USA to host this event for a long time, and it is great to have students compete on both of our campuses. Congratulations to all that competed and continued success to those that advanced to the NY State competition.” Mike Ronan

Western Equestrian wraps up regular season with a strong showing

Ashley Wolfe (Painted Post, NY) rode to high-point rider in the afternoon show after finishing second in Open Horsemanship and Reining.

Students build skills at seventh annual Leadership Conference

“This conference is such a great opportunity for not only Alfred State students but students from local area colleges and universities to be in community with each other, network with professionals in various fields, and affirm the talents and gifts in one another. My takeaway to those in attendance was to grab hold of what they learned and run with it.”Afua Boahene

Trio of archers excel at Indoor Nationals

Adam, Brandon, and Brianna were on target this weekend. Their hard work preparing for this competition paid off. They represented our program well and I am excited for the outdoor season starting.”Greg Sammons

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