Formally the SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Alfred State is a public college in the hills of western New York. It's hands-on: architecture, engineering technology, construction and IT, with trade programmes at its School of Applied Technology in nearby Wellsville. The village of Alfred is tiny and shares its main street with Alfred University.
Alfred, New York, United States
Official website: alfredstate.edu
State University of New York
Public college of technology
Alfred and Wellsville
$12,000 – $20,000
International students, SUNY out-of-state undergraduate rates
$12,000 – $15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on alfredstate.edu before you apply.
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelors DegreeDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Computer Engineering Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Information Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Construction Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Project-based teaching with real building and lab work.
A professional architecture degree.
Trade training at the Wellsville campus.
Graduates join engineering, construction and IT employers across New York.
Architecture graduates move toward licensure through the professional degree.
STEM graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Alfred is a two-college village in Allegany County, surrounded by forested hills. Life revolves around the two campuses.
Rochester and Buffalo are each about 90 minutes away by car. Winters are snowy, and costs are low.
Form I-20 issued by Alfred State College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Alfred State reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by about June for fall and November for spring.
Most programmes start in August, and many also admit in January. Architecture starts in the fall.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Alfred State College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Architecture, computer engineering technology, information technology and construction management are popular. Entry needs a secondary school diploma and TOEFL 61 or IELTS 6.0.
Alfred State has offered scholarships that reduce out-of-state tuition for some international students. Ask admissions what applies.
