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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Most applicants get into SUNY College of Technology at Alfred — 75.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred anchors the college town of Alfred, NY, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $88,810 four years out. Faculty pay averages $77,508 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,563 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1170 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on SUNY College of Technology at Alfred's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to SUNY College of Technology at Alfred without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 970 and 1170; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred received 7,839 applications and admitted 6,408 (81.7%), with 1,256 enrolling.
How SUNY College of Technology at Alfred compares
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.7% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,892 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,445 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred's median earnings are $50,445 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $8,892 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred prices by residency: $8,892 in-state versus $16,837 out-of-state — a $7,945 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred enrolls 3,563 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs SUNY College of Technology at Alfred's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
55.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a SUNY College of Technology at Alfred tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,810 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $80,450 |
| Construction Management | $74,870 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $66,462 |
| Architecture | $64,658 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $64,011 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $58,323 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $56,643 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $54,833 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,988 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $42,923 |
| Graphic Communications | $35,521 |
Median earnings for these 12 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,445 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional SUNY College of Technology at Alfred programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for SUNY College of Technology at Alfred?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is SUNY College of Technology at Alfred's acceptance rate?
81.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,408 admitted from 7,839 applicants.
How much does SUNY College of Technology at Alfred cost?
In-state tuition is $8,892; out-of-state students pay $16,837. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do SUNY College of Technology at Alfred graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,445 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill — 84% admitted
- Farmingdale State College — 63.3% admitted
- University at Albany — 69.1% admitted
- University at Buffalo — 74.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.