Alfred State College

About Alfred State College

Alfred State is named by the Washington Post as the #1 Ultimate College Town and located conveniently at the center of the US Northeast. Our student-centered and caring community is attractive to students, faculty, and staff alike. Living in Alfred is unique. Yes, it’s away from the city yet Alfred is full of life. You’ll be energized by all the opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with nearby lakes, wetlands, farms, and state parks. We call it the “Western New York Wilds” offering adventure and recreation while also peace and quiet to focus and live with purpose. Alfred State is located in the beautiful Southern Tier of New York State. The college is 15 miles north of the Pennsylvania border, 70 miles south of Rochester, and 90 miles southeast of Buffalo. Letchworth State Park and the are less than an hour's drive.