More selective than 42% of New York colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,385. College Scorecard.
Higher than 35% of New York colleges we cover and 52% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 27% of New York colleges we cover and 42% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred acceptance rate & admissions
Of 7,839 applicants, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred admitted 6,408 and 1,256 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 990–1200 on the SAT or 20–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for New York residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. At SUNY and CUNY, the Excelsior Scholarship can cover remaining in-state tuition for eligible families (income limits apply). Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
What SUNY College of Technology at Alfred costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of SUNY College of Technology at Alfred took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in New York. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,628 | $42,748 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $11,197 | $49,715 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $15,721 | $69,801 | 4.4 years |
| $75–110k | $16,911 | $75,085 | 4.7 years |
| $110k+ | $21,778 | $96,694 | 6.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (28% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($50,445) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,812 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred majors, earnings & careers
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred offers 32 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $88,810 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $80,450 | $27,000 |
| Construction Management | $74,870 | $25,000 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $66,462 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | $64,658 | $31,000 |
| Information Technology | $64,011 | $24,625 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $58,323 | $26,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $56,643 | — |
Quick list of all 32 majors
- Agricultural Business—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians$66,462
- Architecture$64,658
- Business Administration$51,988
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other$58,323
- Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians—
- Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians—
- Computer Programming—
- Construction Engineering Technology / Technician—
- Construction Management$74,870
- Criminal Justice—
- Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians—
- Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians—
- Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians—
- Finance$54,833
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Graphic Communications$35,521
- Health Administration—
- Health Sciences—
- Human Resources$42,923
- Information Technology$64,011
- Interdisciplinary Studies$56,643
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Marketing—
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians$80,450
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Nursing$88,810
- Security / Homeland Security—
- Software and Media Applications—
- Studio Art—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Alfred
2 bedrooms $1,014.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 38 inches of rain a year, 82 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Allegany County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Allegany County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare SUNY College of Technology at Alfred with similar schools
Similar public colleges in New York by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 76% | $15,016 | 55% | $50,445 | This school |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | 78% | $17,156 | 59% | $56,403 | |
| SUNY at Purchase College | 74% | $18,913 | 63% | $45,092 | |
| SUNY at Fredonia | 78% | $15,897 | 50% | $54,247 | |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | 68% | — | — | $65,991 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred would cost you $2,140 less per year than State University of New York at Plattsburgh, on average.
- Lower sticker price at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$2,390).
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh gives aided families $719 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,892 | $9,035 | −$143 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,320 | −$120 |
| Housing & meals | $14,180 | $16,570 | −$2,390 |
| Personal & travel | $2,346 | $2,750 | −$404 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,233 | −$1,431 | +$198 |
| Sticker price | $25,385 | $28,244 | −$2,859 |
| Average grants | −$10,369 | −$11,088 | +$719 |
| You pay | $15,016 | $17,156 | −$2,140 |
“+” means SUNY College of Technology at Alfred costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
What is the SUNY College of Technology at Alfred acceptance rate?
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 76% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 6,408 of 7,839 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 990–1200 on the SAT or 20–24 on the ACT.
How much does SUNY College of Technology at Alfred cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,385 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,016 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $9,628 and families earning $110k+ pay $21,778.
How much do SUNY College of Technology at Alfred graduates earn?
Former SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students earn a median $50,445 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the SUNY College of Technology at Alfred graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% return for their second year.
How long does a SUNY College of Technology at Alfred degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred costs about $69,801 after grants ($15,721 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $50,445 ten years after starting, $15,812 more than high school graduates in New York ($34,633), so the cost is repaid in 4.4 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “SUNY College of Technology at Alfred: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-college-of-technology-at-alfred (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).