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Overview
Founded in 1836, Alfred University is a 4-year private school situated in a valley in western New York State. Alfred hosts five colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in 40 academic majors. In addition to classroom facilities, Alfred is home to the Bromley-Daggett Equestrian Center and the Stull Observatory featuring seven telescopes. Throughout the school year, Alfred schedules a number of all-campus events from the annual Hot Dog Day festival to the Pine Hill Derby soapbox race.
Acceptance Rate:
48%
Average Net Price:
$20,420
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1076
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $38,138 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,138 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
83%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,371
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,944
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,615
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3433
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,944
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$35,761,136
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,282,502
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,509
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
Students receiving federal loans
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,914
Average Other Loans Per Year
$4,323
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
7761
Students Applied
78%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
98
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1076
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,843
Total Number of Undergrads
1,422
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
49
Faculty Overview
0
100
87%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
32
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
166
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
71%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
89%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Saxons
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Empire Eight
Total Male Athletes
244
Total Female Athletes
177
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Lacrosse
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Alfred University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,300
Top 5 Cities
New York
Rochester
Buffalo
Boston
Syracuse
Top 5 Employers
Alfred University
Corning Incorporated
NYC Department of Education
Paychex
Alfred State College
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Arts and Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
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