SUNY College Of Technology At Alfred
Location and Contact Information
Alfred, NY 14802USA
Main Tel: (800) 425-3733
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred, or SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, is located in Alfred, New York, United States. It was established in 1908. It was earlier known as the Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred. The college offers bachelor degrees in more than 10 areas and associate degrees in over 50 areas. It also offers several certificate programs. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is organized into the following academic divisions:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Applied Technology
- School of Management & Engineering Technology
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred has an active Greek life. The campus is home to several fraternities and sororities. The student body of the college has an impressive number of international students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, engineering technician, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,162 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,942 |
| Room | $ 5,240 |
| Board | $ 3,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid
Alfred State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 80% | $4,704 |
| Institutional Grant | 23% | $2,054 |
| Federal Grant | 45% | $3,669 |
| Pell Grant | 45% | $3,240 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $834 |
| State or Local Grant | 71% | $2,295 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 75% | $7,203 |
| Federal Loan | 75% | $6,126 |
| Other Loan | 11% | $7,707 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to SUNY College Of Technology At Alfred:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome | Utica, NY | 2,891 |
| 2 | Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | 3,787 |
| 3 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | 2,707 |
| 4 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Canton, NY | 2,970 |
| 5 | Vermont Technical College | Randolph Center, VT | 1,649 |
| 6 | Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 4,609 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI | 8,839 |
| 8 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | 13,532 |
| 9 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | 9,050 |
| 10 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | 4,547 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 669 | 42 |
| Bachelor | 218 | 12 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 9 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 71 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 74 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,276 in 2009-2010 (3,202 full-time equivalent).
About 70% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 30% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 85% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 60% All 61%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-540 Math 460-580 Writing 390-520
Room and Board
Alfred State provides on-campus housing for 2,650 of its 3,202 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 18 meals weekly.
International Study
About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agriculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Animal Sciences
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
- Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Construction Trades
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
DESIGN
- Design and Applied Arts
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- 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
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
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