Out-of-State
Freeway Scholarships
Top-Ranked and Affordable: Alfred State is located just north of the Pennsylvania border. Tuition is only $7,070 for first-time residential students from any state.
Stay Close and Go Far: Located along the I-86 freeway, Alfred State is a convenient location for students from across the US Northeast. Freeway Scholarships are the path to finding the best college for you and your budget.
Pioneer Quotes:
“Being from Pennsylvania, the Freeway Scholarship is great... it helped my decision because it made it more affordable than going to any school in my state.” - Ashleigh Bair, '25
Debt-Free? Yes, Please!
With ASC Freeway Scholarships, tuition is only $7,070 for both in-state and out-of-state first-time residential students. That's lower than in-state rates in other northeastern states. ASC also matches students with all need-based grants.
Plus we offer a $1,000 credit for anyone currently receiving a state-funded grant from states outside New York.
#1 in so Many Ways
ASC wins top rankings from those who judge the best colleges and universities across the country. In New York, we are recognized as the #1 Most Affordable. Washington Post even recognizes Alfred as the #1 Ultimate College Town. Come see for yourself.
Freeway Scholarships
Alfred State Scholars Out-of-State
Up to $10,950 per year awarded to academically talented first-time, full-time, residential students entering a baccalaureate-degree program; must reside and attend high school outside of New York State; specific value will be determined by strength of academic background and funding availability; on-campus study required on the Alfred or Wellsville campus; award value is subject to change if tuition rates are updated by NYS; preference given to students accepted by March 15; No scholarship application necessary. Continued eligibility is contingent upon obtaining a 2.0 GPA each semester, remaining continuously enrolled full-time, living on campus, and studying on-campus on the Alfred or Wellsville campus.
Alfred State Pioneer Award Out-of-State
Up to $4,940 per year awarded to academically talented first-time, full-time, residential students entering an associate-degree program; must reside and attend high school outside of New York State; specific value will be determined by strength of academic background and funding availability; on-campus study required on the Alfred or Wellsville campus; award value is subject to change if tuition rates are updated by NYS; preference given to students accepted by March 15; No scholarship application necessary. Continued eligibility is contingent upon obtaining a 2.0 GPA each semester, remaining continuously enrolled full-time, living on campus, and studying on-campus on the Alfred or Wellsville campus.
Big Blue Residential Assistance Grant
Up to $7,500 per year awarded to first-time, full-time, residential students who reside and attend high school outside of New York State and will be living on campus; specific value will be determined based on a student’s financial need as determined by the Student Records and Financial Services Office and funding availability; on-campus study required on the Alfred or Wellsville campus; award is subject to change if any aspect of a student’s financial aid information is updated; preference given to students accepted by March 15; no scholarship application necessary. Continued eligibility is contingent upon obtaining a 2.0 GPA each semester, remaining continuously enrolled full-time, living on campus, and studying on-campus on the Alfred or Wellsville campus.
Why Alfred State
ASC is Top Ten in the country for schools offering tuition this low (US News) and is in the No. 1 Ultimate US College Town (Washington Post). We offer 200+ hands-on labs and expert faculty to help you build career skills.
Bachelor's Degree
| Out-of-State | $18,020 |
| Scholarship | -$10,950 |
| Total | $7,070 |
| Available for four years for full-time residential students in good standing. | |
Associate Degree
| Out-of-State | $12,010 |
| Scholarship | -$4,940 |
| Total | $7,070 |
| Available for two years for full-time residential students in good standing. | |
Compare Our Tuition
Here's how our costs stack up against the average tuition at a public college or university in your state:
| State | Tuition |
| Vermont | $19,223 |
| New Hampshire | $18,839 |
| Pennsylvania | $17,909 |
| Connecticut | $18,240 |
| New Jersey | $16,577 |
| Illinois | $16,202 |
| Virginia | $17,196 |
| Rhode Island | $16,772 |
| Michigan | $16,229 |
| Massachusetts | $15,885 |
| Deleware | $12,713 |
| Kentucky | $12,551 |
| Ohio | $11,716 |
| Maine | $11,429 |
| Maryland | $10,800 |
| Indiana | $10,601 |
| Wisconsin | $9,515 |
| West Virginia | $9,954 |
| Updated Sept. 2026 by EducationData.org. | |