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34 > TECHNOLOGY COLLEGES<br />

learning location to meet the applicant's explicit<br />

and implicit educational needs and objectives. <strong>The</strong><br />

college does not require SAT/ACT scores.<br />

Evaluation Process<br />

Although the majority <strong>of</strong> applicants to the college's<br />

undergraduate program are admitted, if the college<br />

is unable to meet the student's needs, admission<br />

may be denied. <strong>New</strong> students are admitted on a<br />

space-available basis, in order <strong>of</strong> application date.<br />

Tuition and Financial Aid<br />

Tuition is the same as that at other state-operated<br />

colleges—$232 per credit for residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />

<strong>State</strong> enrolling in 2012-13.<br />

Students are eligible for most federal and state<br />

financial aid programs available to college students.<br />

Types <strong>of</strong> financial aid awarded most <strong>of</strong>ten are <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>York</strong> <strong>State</strong> Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal<br />

Pell Grant, Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award, <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>York</strong> Aid for Part-time Study (APTS), Federal Supplemental<br />

Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG),<br />

Federal Work-Study (FWS), Federal Perkins Loan<br />

Program, Federal Direct Student Loan, Vocational<br />

Rehabilitation Program, and Veterans/GI Program.<br />

Financial assistance is based on student need,<br />

determined according to procedures specified by<br />

the funding agencies.<br />

Programs <strong>of</strong> Study<br />

Undergraduate programs lead to AA, AS, BA, BS, and<br />

BPS degrees. Each student, in consultation with faculty,<br />

designs an individualized program <strong>of</strong> study within<br />

the framework <strong>of</strong> both personal goals and the college's<br />

educational objectives. Empire <strong>State</strong> College<br />

supports degree programs in 12 broad areas <strong>of</strong> study:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Arts; Business, Management and Economics;<br />

Community and Human Services; Cultural Studies;<br />

Educational Studies; Historical Studies; Human<br />

Development; Labor Studies; Public Affairs; Science,<br />

Mathematics and Technology; Social <strong>The</strong>ory, Social<br />

Structure and Change; Interdisciplinary Studies.<br />

<strong>The</strong> college <strong>of</strong>fers an RN to BSN program with<br />

online study for busy RNs to further their education<br />

and help address the growing nursing shortage.<br />

<strong>The</strong> School for Graduate Studies <strong>of</strong>fers eight<br />

master’s degrees: Master <strong>of</strong> Business Administration;<br />

MA in Adult Learning; MA in Learning and Emerging<br />

Technologies; MA in Teaching; MA in Liberal Studies;<br />

MA in Community and Economic Development; MA<br />

in Labor and Policy Studies; and MA in Social Policy.<br />

Several graduate certificate programs are also<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered, including: Global Brand Marketing; Health<br />

Care Management; Human Resource Management;<br />

Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Management; Project Management;<br />

Public History; Public-Sector Labor and Employment<br />

Policy; and Veterans' Services.<br />

Accreditation<br />

>Middle <strong>State</strong>s Commission on Higher Education<br />

Housing<br />

Empire <strong>State</strong> College is a nonresidential institution.<br />

Demographic and Geographic Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

(First time entering students)<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>State</strong> Residents: 87%<br />

Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> Residents: 13%<br />

Transfer Students: 80%<br />

Financial Aid Recipients: 62%<br />

African-American: 13.5%<br />

Hispanic/Latino: 5.6%<br />

Employed Full-Time While Studying: 55%<br />

Average Age: 36<br />

Special Programs<br />

>Time-Shortened Degree (Varies)<br />

Application Services Center Participant? No<br />

Alfred <strong>State</strong> College<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />

Deborah J. Goodrich, Associate Vice President<br />

for Enrollment Management<br />

10 Upper College Drive<br />

Alfred, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 14802<br />

800.4ALFRED, 607.587.4215<br />

admissions@alfredstate.edu<br />

www.alfredstate.edu<br />

Enrollment 3,617<br />

Men: 2,252 Full-time: 3,279<br />

Women: 1,365 Part-time: 338<br />

Most Popular Programs<br />

Culinary Arts; Mechanical Engineering Technology;<br />

Heavy Equipment Operations; Nursing; Undeclared<br />

Major; and Veterinary Technology<br />

Most Competitive Programs<br />

Architecture (BArch); Computer Science; Electrical<br />

Engineering Technology (BS); Engineering Science;<br />

Forensic Science Technology (BS); and Nursing<br />

Faculty<br />

Full-time: 179<br />

Part-time: 33<br />

Student-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1<br />

Chancellor’s Awards for:<br />

Excellence in Teaching: 24<br />

Excellence in Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Service: 11<br />

Excellence in Faculty Service: 2<br />

Excellence in Scholarship and<br />

Creative Activities: 2<br />

Excellence in Librarianship: 2<br />

Distinguished Service Pr<strong>of</strong>essors: 2<br />

Distinguished Teaching Pr<strong>of</strong>essors: 7<br />

<strong>SUNY</strong> Research and Scholarship Award: 1<br />

Campus<br />

<strong>The</strong> 260-acre residential campus is located in the<br />

scenic foothills <strong>of</strong> the Allegheny Mountains.<br />

<strong>The</strong> three agricultural programs are en hanced by<br />

well-equipped, compre hensive laboratory and classroom<br />

facilities, including an 800-acre farm. A new<br />

Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture<br />

(COSA) has been developed, allowing the college to<br />

teach both organic and traditional methods.<br />

<strong>The</strong> seven allied health and science curricula<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer exten sive lab experience. Labora tories provide<br />

hands-on experience with modern, industry-standard<br />

equipment. Two <strong>of</strong> the seven programs are<br />

baccalaureate-level: forensic science technology<br />

and nursing. Coursework for two programs, health<br />

information technology and coding and reim burse -<br />

ment specialist, is <strong>of</strong>fered online.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Business Tech nolo gies programs are de signed<br />

to prepare students for leadership positions in business<br />

and to provide a solid academic founda tion for<br />

continuation in four-year programs. Four baccalaur -<br />

e ate programs are available in business administration,<br />

financial planning, sport management and<br />

technology management. <strong>The</strong> Court and Realtime<br />

Reporting pro gram <strong>of</strong>fers coursework both on<br />

campus and online.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Architecture and Engineering Tech nology area<br />

has long been a pioneer in <strong>of</strong>fering a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />

quality programs with multimillion dollar laboratory<br />

facilities available to students. Fourteen associate<br />

degree programs in architecture and engineering<br />

technol ogy, as well as 13 baccalaur e ate programs<br />

provide a unique scope <strong>of</strong> career opportunities.<br />

Eight associate-level programs in liberal arts and<br />

sciences provide students with a strong foundation for<br />

transfer into four-year programs. A baccalaureate<br />

program in human services management is also<br />

available.<br />

A separate 21-acre campus located in Wellsville<br />

houses the School <strong>of</strong> Applied Technolo gy. Programs<br />

emphasize the philosophy <strong>of</strong> learning-by-doing and<br />

incorporate traditional classroom experi ence with a<br />

comprehensive on-the-job-type labora tory experience.<br />

Architecture (BArch), Environmental Technology<br />

(AAS), Nursing (BS), and Sport Management (BBA)<br />

are the newest program <strong>of</strong>ferings at the College.<br />

Students can take advantage <strong>of</strong> cross-registration<br />

with nearby Alfred <strong>University</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> College’s Student Develop ment Center houses<br />

many well-developed student service programs,<br />

including the Learning Center, Coun seling and<br />

Career Planning Office, and the Peer Tutor Pro gram.<br />

<strong>The</strong> facil ity also includes group and private study<br />

areas, as well as computer laboratories.<br />

Over 90 student activities, including student<br />

govern ment, special interest clubs, fraternities, and<br />

sororities, are available.<br />

To Visit the Campus<br />

Students may visit during the week (including on<br />

many school holidays) as well as by attending one<br />

<strong>of</strong> four open house programs held during the year.<br />

<strong>The</strong> campus is just <strong>of</strong>f Routes 21 and 244 in<br />

Alfred—seven miles west <strong>of</strong> exit 33 <strong>of</strong> the Southern<br />

Tier Expressway (Route 86).<br />

From Buffalo (approximately 2 hours): Take I-90<br />

(NYS Thruway) South/West to Route 400 South,<br />

which becomes Route 16 South. Continue to Route<br />

39 East and then to Route 98 South. Travel on 98<br />

to Route 243, then to Route 19 South. At Belmont,<br />

turn left onto Route 244 East. Turn right onto<br />

village main street.<br />

From Rochester, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> (approximately 1.5<br />

hours): Take Route 390 South to exit 4. Take Route<br />

36 South to Route 86 West. Exit at 33-Almond, and<br />

follow Routes 21 and 244 into Alfred.<br />

From Jamestown (approximately 2 hours) or <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>York</strong> City (approximately 6 hours): Take Route 86<br />

(Southern Tier Expressway), exit at 33-Almond, and<br />

follow Routes 21 and 244 into Alfred.<br />

Admission Requirements<br />

Applicants must apply for ad mission to a specific<br />

major.<br />

ACT or SAT scores strongly recommended for all<br />

programs and required for baccalaureate programs,<br />

for some scholarships, and for those students<br />

interested in intercollegiate athletics.<br />

Course requirements vary with program choice;<br />

refer to re quire ment chart in the Alfred <strong>State</strong> catalog<br />

or on the Web site.<br />

Factors used to assess applications include<br />

overall high school average, rank in class, required<br />

and recommended course performance, ACT or<br />

SAT scores, essay, and recommendation letters.<br />

An interview is recommended.

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