With hands-on learning, Alfred State College can launch your career. We are the #1 SUNY regional college in US News rankings. 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®…
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Points of pride
#1 SUNY
Regional College
Year after year, US News,
our students, alumni, and peers recognize ASC as the best.
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 announces dates for 2024 Police Academy
"We truly enjoy seeing these young men and women transition into quality police and peace officers that can go back and serve their communities. We take great pride in this knowing that we played a role in their development.”Academy Director Scott Richardson
Woodsmen team excels in home meet
“What a great performance by my young team. Most of our team is new to timber sports and I couldn’t be any prouder of how much they have grown in such a short period of time. They competed versus more experienced teams and held their own. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the spring season goes.”Head Coach Scott Bingham
Pioneer PROfiles - Edward Scroxton
“The application of what I have learned here has helped me understand more about business operations. It also has given me more time to realize who I am and what I want to do in life and give me the opportunities that I need to succeed in my life.”Edward Scroxton
Compton dives to All-American honors twice
Alfred State sophomore diver Conor Compton (Rexford, NY) wrapped a second All-American season with a pair of top five finishes at the 2024 NCAA Division III National Championships held in Greensboro, NC.