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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, also known as Alfred State or ASC, is located in Alfred, New York, Allegany County, United States. It was established in 1908 as the Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred. The college offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 12 areas, associate degrees in more than 50 areas, and several certificate programs. The university is organized into the following academic schools:
ASC offers various sports teams and programs. Their athletic teams are known as the Pioneers. The college is a member of the NJCAA Region III, Division III. The Pioneers compete in the Western New York Athletic Conference (WNYAC) and the Northeast Football Conference (NFC).
Alfred State is in a self-contained town, in Alfred, NY. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Alfred State earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering technician and construction trades.
Alfred State does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 410 to 520 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 550.
Some professors at Alfred State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,184 students (3,102 full-time equivalent). The student body at Alfred State is overwhelmingly male.
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Alfred State College is a public institution of higher learning, located in a pristine rural setting that attracts students who are dedicated to becoming intentional learners. Alfred State College leverages its rural setting to create a community of intentional learners that includes faculty, staff, and the community."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College Of Technology At Alfred
Alfred, NY 14802
General Phone: (800) 425-3733
http://www.alfredstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 198 | architectural engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, surveying tech, industrial production tech, computer engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, drafting and design tech, ... |
| Construction Trades | 126 | construction trades, electrician, pipefitting, masonry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 105 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, vehicle maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Liberal Arts | 89 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 81 | business management, financial management, business and related services, accounting technology, banking, merchandising and sales, small business operations |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 50 | computer support, information science, computer and info science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 35 | veterinary assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 31 | foodservice management, community organization |
| Medical Administration | 28 | medical records tech |
| Law | 23 | court reporting |
| Design | 14 | design and applied arts |
| Engineering | 13 | engineering |
| Production Trades | 12 | machine shop assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | ornamental horticulture |
| Architecture and Planning | 7 | interior architecture |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 6 | agriculture, agricultural operations |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | sports and fitness management |
| Animal Science and Care | 4 | animal science |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Alfred State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 691 | 42 |
| Bachelor's degree | 186 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Alfred State had a total enrollment of 3,184 students (3,102 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 70% |
| Women | 30% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Alfred State offers campus housing for 2,650 of its 3,102 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Alfred, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,032 | 3,201 | 64% | 1,171 | 37% |
| Men | 3,301 | 2,148 | 65% | 818 | 38% |
| Women | 1,731 | 1,053 | 61% | 353 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,498 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,358 |
| Room and board | $ 8,660 |
| Room charge | $ 4,870 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,550 |
Financial Aid:
Alfred State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285400)
Alfred State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 60 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $72,830 | 10 | $73,665 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $59,663 | 11 | $58,924 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $51,995 | 11 | $50,268 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $41,740 | 4 | $38,506 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $45,361 | 5 | $38,841 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $56,902 | 41 | $55,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alfred State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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