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Alfred, New York is named the Ultimate College Town

“Living in the Ultimate US College Town gives you access to both beautiful campuses and a supportive tight-knit community, including world-class faculty who judge their achievements by how students succeed at launching their careers. With students making up 85 percent of all residents in our village, you know we are student-centered."

Alfred State President Dr. Steven Mauro

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Alfred, NY is the Ultimate US College Town.

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Alfred State ranks high for in-demand fields at School of Applied Technology

Hands-on education is at the center of every major in the School of Applied Technology at Alfred State College (ASC). Students learn these real-world skills and are prepared to join the 98 percent of ASC students who are employed or continuing their education. This applied learning approach has led to amazing honors for 2023 from many ranking experts.

Hands-on education is at the center of every major in the School of Applied Technology at Alfred State College (ASC). Students learn these real-world skills and are prepared to join the 98 percent of ASC students who are employed or continuing their education. This applied learning approach has led to amazing honors for 2023 from many ranking experts.

These nationwide rankings have confirmed the school’s excellence and ranked Alfred State in the US Top 10 for students seeking 13 specific majors. 

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Alfred State ranked Top 10 in US for STEM majors

Alfred State College (ASC) is ranked an excellent choice for students looking at science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, known as the STEM fields.

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Alfred State ranks high with health, science, and human services majors

Alfred State College (ASC) ranks in the US Top 10 for students seeking health sciences or health information technology and ranks No. 1 in New Your State for 10 majors in the School of Arts & Sciences.

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An Alfred State student works in a lab. Alfred State ranks high with health, science, and human services majors.

Alfred State College (ASC) ranks in the US Top 10 for students seeking health sciences or health information technology and ranks No. 1 in New Your State for 10 majors in the School of Arts & Sciences.

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Alfred State is No. 1 SUNY and No. 9 among all Northern Regional Colleges

Alfred State College (ASC) remains the No. 1 ranked SUNY and in the top 9 for all public and private Northern Regional Colleges in the latest 2022-23 US News & World Report rankings.

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Forensic Science Technology program granted continued accreditation

The Forensic Science Education Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) has granted the Alfred State College (ASC) forensic science technology program a second 5-year full accreditation. 

The Forensic Science Education Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) has granted the Alfred State College (ASC) forensic science technology program a second 5-year full accreditation.

 FEPAC accredited programs have been rigorously reviewed and found to meet the standards for quality forensic science education. Choosing an accredited program is added assurance that your education will assist you in establishing a career in forensic sciences by meeting the requirements of employers in the laboratory.

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ASC is the No. 1 SUNY and No. 9 for All Northern Regional Colleges

Big Blue and masked students giving a thumbs upAlfred State College (ASC) continues to be a top choice for prospective students, including a No. 1 ranking among SUNY regional colleges.

Alfred State College (ASC) continues to be a top choice for prospective students, including a No. 1 ranking among SUNY regional colleges.

The 2021 US News & World Report Best Colleges list of northern regional colleges also shows ASC tied for No. 6 in the Top Public Schools. When compared to all public and private colleges in the 11-state northern region, Alfred State is tied for No. 9, up one spot from last year.

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ASC ranked top five in US for students seeking several in-demand majors

student building a fire place, toolsWith an emphasis on hands-on, real-world learning, Alfred State College students in the School of Applied Technology are well prepared for the jobs they want after only two years of study.

With an emphasis on hands-on, real-world learning, Alfred State College students in the School of Applied Technology are well prepared for the jobs they want after only two years of study. In fact, 99 percent either have a job immediately after graduation or continue studies for another degree.

As a further testament to the quality of education students receive at the Wellsville campus, US News & World Report and Niche.com have listed Alfred State among the top five colleges in the country for schools offering several majors.

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Alfred State College students take silver and bronze in SkillsUSA Nationals

Anthony Black, left, and Mitchell DavisAlfred State College students once again held their own as they went head-to-head against competitors from around the country in the annual National SkillsUSA Championship in Louisville, KY, coming away with two medals and four top-10 finishes.

Alfred State College students once again held their own as they went head-to-head against competitors from around the country in the annual National SkillsUSA Championship in Louisville, KY, coming away with two medals and four top-10 finishes.

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College Consensus ranks Alfred State No. 5 in the North

College Consensus confirms that ASC is highly valued by existing students. When it comes to the Student Consensus rating, Alfred State’s score of 75 ranks ASC best in New York among all public colleges and universities of any size.

College Consensus, a unique new college ratings website, recently ranked Alfred State College (ASC) No. 5 in its list of the Best Regional Colleges in the North for 2018, and as the top regional college among all State University of New York (SUNY) schools.

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