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®…
Alfred State Pioneers are PROS!
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#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
Lynda Merring, George Merry, Julie Rose, Erin Vitale honored with Chancellor’s Award
Lynda Merring, George Merry, Julie Rose, and Erin Vitale were honored for earning SUNY Chancellor Awards at the annual Alfred State Employee Recognition Celebration.
Alfred's only traffic light turns 50
Celebrate Alfred on Saturday, June 8 at THE Traffic Light Festival.Alfred is small enough that only one intersection needs a traffic light. However, Alfred makes a big name for itself attracting such a high concentration of students that the Washington Post named picture-perfect Alfred the #1 Ultimate College Town in the US.
Memorial Day 2024
I ask the Alfred State community to take a moment to reflect on the individuals that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Alfred State honors Constantine and celebrates years of service milestones
“Over 50 years of service, her dedication and skills are examples for other professors to follow. All of us benefit from her caring spirit. She truly cares for the emotional health, academic achievement, and wellbeing of each Pioneer who has been lucky enough to be in her class.”Dr. Steven Mauro