SUNY Profiles - The State University of New York
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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.