SUNY Alfred State College: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Alfred State College of Technology State University of New York is a public university with an acceptance rate of 57%. Located in the small town of Alfred, NY, SUNY Alfred State College was founded in 1908. Originally a vocational Technical College, Alfred offers more than 30 baccalaureate degrees in fields including agriculture, business, health, applied and engineering technologies, and arts and sciences. On the athletic front, the Alfred State Pioneers compete in the NCAA Division III. 

Considering applying to SUNY Alfred State? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, SUNY Alfred State College had an acceptance rate of 57%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 57 students were admitted, making SUNY Alfred State's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

SUNY Alfred State requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 65% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of SUNY Alfred State's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to SUNY Alfred State scored between 470 and 580, while 25% scored below 470 and 25% scored above 580. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 480 and 590, while 25% scored below 480 and 25% scored above 590. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1170 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at SUNY Alfred State College.

Requirements

SUNY Alfred State College does not require the optional SAT essay section or SAT Subject tests. Note that SUNY Alfred State participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

SUNY Alfred State requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 15% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of SUNY Alfred State's admitted students fall within the top 42% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to SUNY Alfred State received a composite ACT score between 21 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 21.

Requirements

Note that SUNY Alfred State does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. SUNY Alfred State does not require the optional ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of SUNY Alfred State's incoming freshmen class was 87.83. This data suggest that most successful applicants to SUNY Alfred State have primarily high B grades.

Admissions Chances

SUNY Alfred State College, which accepts over half of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, SUNY Alfred State also has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. While not required, SUNY Alfred State recommends interviews for interested applicants. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside SUNY Alfred State's average range.

If You Like SUNY Alfred State, You May Also Like These Colleges

• Alfred University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Ithaca College
• University of Rochester
• Syracuse University
• St. John Fisher College
• Hobart & William Smith Colleges
• Cornell University

All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and SUNY Alfred State Undergraduate Admissions Office.