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34 > TECHNOLOGY COLLEGES learning location to meet the applicant's explicit and implicit educational needs and objectives. The college does not require SAT/ACT scores. Evaluation Process Although the majority of applicants to the college's undergraduate program are admitted, if the college is unable to meet the student's needs, admission may be denied. New students are admitted on a space-available basis, in order of application date. Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition is the same as that at other state-operated colleges—$232 per credit for residents of New York State enrolling in 2012-13. Students are eligible for most federal and state financial aid programs available to college students. Types of financial aid awarded most often are New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Pell Grant, Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award, New York Aid for Part-time Study (APTS), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work-Study (FWS), Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Direct Student Loan, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and Veterans/GI Program. Financial assistance is based on student need, determined according to procedures specified by the funding agencies. Programs of Study Undergraduate programs lead to AA, AS, BA, BS, and BPS degrees. Each student, in consultation with faculty, designs an individualized program of study within the framework of both personal goals and the college's educational objectives. Empire State College supports degree programs in 12 broad areas of study: The Arts; Business, Management and Economics; Community and Human Services; Cultural Studies; Educational Studies; Historical Studies; Human Development; Labor Studies; Public Affairs; Science, Mathematics and Technology; Social Theory, Social Structure and Change; Interdisciplinary Studies. The college offers an RN to BSN program with online study for busy RNs to further their education and help address the growing nursing shortage. The School for Graduate Studies offers eight master’s degrees: Master of Business Administration; MA in Adult Learning; MA in Learning and Emerging Technologies; MA in Teaching; MA in Liberal Studies; MA in Community and Economic Development; MA in Labor and Policy Studies; and MA in Social Policy. Several graduate certificate programs are also offered, including: Global Brand Marketing; Health Care Management; Human Resource Management; Nonprofit Management; Project Management; Public History; Public-Sector Labor and Employment Policy; and Veterans' Services. Accreditation >Middle States Commission on Higher Education Housing Empire State College is a nonresidential institution. Demographic and Geographic Profile (First time entering students) New York State Residents: 87% Out-of-State Residents: 13% Transfer Students: 80% Financial Aid Recipients: 62% African-American: 13.5% Hispanic/Latino: 5.6% Employed Full-Time While Studying: 55% Average Age: 36 Special Programs >Time-Shortened Degree (Varies) Application Services Center Participant? No Alfred State College Office of Admissions Deborah J. Goodrich, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management 10 Upper College Drive Alfred, New York 14802 800.4ALFRED, 607.587.4215 admissions@alfredstate.edu www.alfredstate.edu Enrollment 3,617 Men: 2,252 Full-time: 3,279 Women: 1,365 Part-time: 338 Most Popular Programs Culinary Arts; Mechanical Engineering Technology; Heavy Equipment Operations; Nursing; Undeclared Major; and Veterinary Technology Most Competitive Programs Architecture (BArch); Computer Science; Electrical Engineering Technology (BS); Engineering Science; Forensic Science Technology (BS); and Nursing Faculty Full-time: 179 Part-time: 33 Student-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1 Chancellor’s Awards for: Excellence in Teaching: 24 Excellence in Professional Service: 11 Excellence in Faculty Service: 2 Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities: 2 Excellence in Librarianship: 2 Distinguished Service Professors: 2 Distinguished Teaching Professors: 7 SUNY Research and Scholarship Award: 1 Campus The 260-acre residential campus is located in the scenic foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. The three agricultural programs are en hanced by well-equipped, compre hensive laboratory and classroom facilities, including an 800-acre farm. A new Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (COSA) has been developed, allowing the college to teach both organic and traditional methods. The seven allied health and science curricula offer exten sive lab experience. Labora tories provide hands-on experience with modern, industry-standard equipment. Two of the seven programs are baccalaureate-level: forensic science technology and nursing. Coursework for two programs, health information technology and coding and reim burse - ment specialist, is offered online. The Business Tech nolo gies programs are de signed to prepare students for leadership positions in business and to provide a solid academic founda tion for continuation in four-year programs. Four baccalaur - e ate programs are available in business administration, financial planning, sport management and technology management. The Court and Realtime Reporting pro gram offers coursework both on campus and online. The Architecture and Engineering Tech nology area has long been a pioneer in offering a wide range of quality programs with multimillion dollar laboratory facilities available to students. Fourteen associate degree programs in architecture and engineering technol ogy, as well as 13 baccalaur e ate programs provide a unique scope of career opportunities. Eight associate-level programs in liberal arts and sciences provide students with a strong foundation for transfer into four-year programs. A baccalaureate program in human services management is also available. A separate 21-acre campus located in Wellsville houses the School of Applied Technolo gy. Programs emphasize the philosophy of learning-by-doing and incorporate traditional classroom experi ence with a comprehensive on-the-job-type labora tory experience. Architecture (BArch), Environmental Technology (AAS), Nursing (BS), and Sport Management (BBA) are the newest program offerings at the College. Students can take advantage of cross-registration with nearby Alfred University. The College’s Student Develop ment Center houses many well-developed student service programs, including the Learning Center, Coun seling and Career Planning Office, and the Peer Tutor Pro gram. The facil ity also includes group and private study areas, as well as computer laboratories. Over 90 student activities, including student govern ment, special interest clubs, fraternities, and sororities, are available. To Visit the Campus Students may visit during the week (including on many school holidays) as well as by attending one of four open house programs held during the year. The campus is just off Routes 21 and 244 in Alfred—seven miles west of exit 33 of the Southern Tier Expressway (Route 86). From Buffalo (approximately 2 hours): Take I-90 (NYS Thruway) South/West to Route 400 South, which becomes Route 16 South. Continue to Route 39 East and then to Route 98 South. Travel on 98 to Route 243, then to Route 19 South. At Belmont, turn left onto Route 244 East. Turn right onto village main street. From Rochester, New York (approximately 1.5 hours): Take Route 390 South to exit 4. Take Route 36 South to Route 86 West. Exit at 33-Almond, and follow Routes 21 and 244 into Alfred. From Jamestown (approximately 2 hours) or New York City (approximately 6 hours): Take Route 86 (Southern Tier Expressway), exit at 33-Almond, and follow Routes 21 and 244 into Alfred. Admission Requirements Applicants must apply for ad mission to a specific major. ACT or SAT scores strongly recommended for all programs and required for baccalaureate programs, for some scholarships, and for those students interested in intercollegiate athletics. Course requirements vary with program choice; refer to re quire ment chart in the Alfred State catalog or on the Web site. Factors used to assess applications include overall high school average, rank in class, required and recommended course performance, ACT or SAT scores, essay, and recommendation letters. An interview is recommended.
TECHNOLOGY COLLEGES < 35 EOP Admissions The EOP program is an extended program for students with verifiable financial need and academic defi ciencies. Academic eligibility is based upon students showing potential for academic success but not meeting general admission guidelines. Financial eli gibility is based on state guidelines. EOP is not available for Wellsville Campus programs. Honors Programs An Honors Program allows motivated students to go beyond the standard curriculum, while meeting challenges and achieving academic and personal rewards. Freshmen and continuing students who meet the necessary criteria may join the Honors Program. Four Paul B. Orvis Awards are awarded annually to students who have shown strong academic achievement, who have been active participants in all phases of campus life and who have been recom - mended by faculty. In addition, a student who has earned a cumulative index of 3.5 or better may be selected for mem bership in the Alpha Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Scholarships Over $2 million in scholarship awards were made to students, including: Excellence in Education Scholarship—Free tuition (equivalent to New York State tuition rate), room (stan - dard room, double occupancy) and board (meal plan); students must possess a 93 or better average through the end of their junior year; 1200 combined SAT (criti - cal reading and math) or 26 composite ACT is also required; and students must apply for financial aid. Presidential Scholarship—Free room (standard room, double occupancy); students must possess a 90 or better average through the end of their junior year; 1150 combined SAT (critical reading and math) or 25 composite ACT is also required. All-American Scholarship—Free board (meal plan); students must possess an 88 average through the end of their junior year; 1100 combined SAT (critical reading and math) or 24 composite ACT is also required. Academic Distinction Schola r ship—Awarded to academically talented students. Vocational Excellence Schola r ship—An award of $1,000 per year for two years to students entering a program at the Wellsville Campus with an 80+ high school average who demonstrated vocational excellence. Out-of-State Schola r ship—$2,000 per year awarded to out-of-state students who will be studying on campus and who possess an 85 or better average through the end of their junior year. Transfer Scholarship—$1,000 per year for two years to transfer students with preference given to associate degree graduates entering a correspond - ing baccalaureate degree; students must have a 3.25 GPA for consideration. Programs of Study >Bachelor of Science degrees are available in archi tectural technology, computer engineering tech nol ogy, construction management engineering technology, digital media and animation, electrical engineering technology, electromechanical engi - neer ing technology, forensic science technology, human services management, mechanical engineering tech nology, nursing, and surveying engineering technology. >Bachelor of Technology degrees are available in information security and assurance, infor mation technology-applications software development, infor mation technology-network administra tion, information tech nology and web development. >Bachelor of Architecture degree is available in architecture. >Bachelor of Business Administration degrees are available in business administration, financial planning, sport management and tech nology management. >Fifty-two programs include 36 programs leading to the AAS, AS, and AA degrees or certificates, and 16 vocationally-oriented programs leading to the AOS degree. >Three certificate programs are available. >Graduates of the highly compe ti tive, universityparallel engineering science program are actively recruited by public and private engineering schools. >The School of Liberal Studies covers the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, human services, and physical sciences. >An individual studies program allows students to combine separate academic programs. >An undeclared major is available for students unsure of their program choice. Accreditation >Middle States Commission on Higher Education >Technology Accreditation Com mission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology >National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission >Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs >National Court Reporters Association >American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education >ASE Master Certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence >Association of Diesel Specialists >American Design Drafting Association >American Welding Society Housing Students may request traditional corridor- or suitestyle facilities. Residences offer a choice of lifestyles such as quiet study, single rooms, same-curriculum, substance free, extended stay, living and learning community, and areas for students 21 and older as well as 24 and older. Townhouse-style residence halls are also available for upper classmen. Wellsville Campus students are expected to live on the Alfred campus. Free bus transportation is provided between the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. There are no campus facilities for married students. Students are allowed cars on campus. Athletics Intercollegiate and intramural sports are available. Football, baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, wrestling, lacrosse, and swimming are current intercollegiate offerings. Intra mural sports vary depending upon student interest. Career Services and Graduate Placement Career Services are offered to all students. Services include career counseling, résumé/portfolio prepa ra - tion, job search techniques, interviewing strategies, career fair preparation workshops, and assistance with transferring for an advanced degree. Freshman Profile Traditional: 1,152 High School Average Middle 50%: 79.4-87.0 Percent reporting SAT scores: 67.53% Middle 50%, Combined (Math/Critical Reading): 860-1060 Percent reporting ACT scores: 21.96% Middle 50%, Composite: 18-23 Percent reporting rank in class: 76.74% Middle 50 Percent, Decile Range: 3rd-7th Baccalaureate Program Only High School Average Middle 50%: 86.4-93.4 Percent reporting SAT scores: 95.35% Middle 50%, Combined (Math/Critical Reading): 1030-1180 Percent reporting ACT scores: 41.86% Middle 50%, Composite: 22-26 Percent reporting rank in class: 82.50% Middle 50%, Decile Range: 2nd-4th EOP: 65 High School Average Middle 50%: 77-82 Percent reporting SAT scores: 81.25% Middle 50%, Combined (Math/Critical Reading): 810-930 Percent reporting ACT scores: 6.25% Middle 50%, Composite: 16-20 Percent reporting rank in class: 62.5% Middle 50%, Decile Range: 4th-8th Demographic and Geographic Profile New York State Residents: 92.9% Western New York Residents: 69.4% Long Island/NYC Residents: 11.7% Out-of-State Residents: 5.6% Transfer Students: 15.9% Financial Aid Recipients: 86% African-American: 8.5% Hispanic/Latino: 5.6% Foreign Nationals: 1.5% Special Programs >ROTC: Army, in affiliation with a neighboring college Application Services Center Participant? 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