by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Alfred State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Alfred State measures up.
Alfred State is ranked #1,216 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within New York, it ranks #50 of 216 for value.
These Alfred State majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #7 of 9 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | #8 of 11 |
| Engineering | #8 of 11 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | #8 of 11 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects | #18 of 65 |
| Network & System Administration/Administrator | #18 of 33 |
| Graphic Communications | #21 of 76 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | #23 of 49 |
| Mechanics | #23 of 49 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | #24 of 64 |
Read the full Alfred State value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is ranked #94 out of #236 in New York for quality and #50 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Alfred State financial aid page to be sure.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is ranked #1,216 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Alfred State costs about $16,664. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $66,654 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,313 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,016 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,664 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $66,654 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Alfred State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Alfred State costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Alfred State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $101,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $66,654 | #1,216 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $60,064 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $101,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $66,654 | #50 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $60,064 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Alfred State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,813 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,689 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,726 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,924 |
| Over $110K | $21,280 |
About 84% of Alfred State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,781 per year. Get more details on the Alfred State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Alfred State cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.