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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY · Rural · 3,563 students
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$15,016
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$50,445
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
76%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, widely known as Alfred State, is best recognized for its career-focused, hands-on learning model that prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce. The institution offers high-quality associate and bachelor's degree programs across high-demand fields, including engineering technologies, construction management, nursing, veterinary technology, and architecture. Nestled in a scenic rural college town shared with Alfred University, the student experience is defined by a pragmatic, close-knit campus culture centered around real-world application. A distinctive hallmark of Alfred State is its extraordinary graduate outcome rate, supported by signature experiences like student-led community building projects and industry-standard training facilities.

Location
Alfred, NY, 14802 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ROC · Rochester NY
60 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,892$16,837
Housing & food (on campus)$14,624$14,624
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,385$41,206
Average net price$15,016Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,837
In-state: $8,892
Housing & food (on campus)$14,624
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$41,206
In-state: $25,385
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,016
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.alfredstate.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$18,020
Fees$1,822
Housing$8,956
Food$6,210
Books & supplies$3,558
Personal expenses$1,500
Transportation$1,140
Total published by the school$41,206
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,628
$30–48k
$11,197
$48–75k
$15,721
$75–110k
$16,911
$110k+
$21,778
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
38%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 25% transferred · 19% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,460
10 yrs after entry$50,445
Debt
Median at graduation$13,750
Monthly payment$146
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$18.5k
90th percentile$27,250
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1094
R 500–600 · M 490–600
SAT middle 50%: 990–1200
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Student Body
Gender
Men 62%Women 38%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
45%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$42,370
Independent
13%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
13%
Black
12%
Two or more
6%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,460
After 10 yrs
$50,445
Business Administration, Management and Operations50
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing37
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians32
Health and Medical Administrative Services31
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management27
Graphic Communications26
Security Science and Technology21
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician18
Architecture17
Criminal Justice and Corrections16
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians14
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Human Resources Management and Services13
Construction Management12
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$10M
Full-time faculty
74%
Faculty salary
$6,459/mo
Teaching spend
$12,894
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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