Alfred University

Alfred, NY

Overview

Alfred University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Alfred, NY. It has a total enrollment of 2,007 students.

1,442

Undergrads

565

Grad Students

73.8%

Acceptance

63.0%

Grad Rate

Photos

The Powell Campus Center at Alfred University in Alfred, New York.

Aerial photo of some of the Alfred University campus taken from around a thousand feet in a small single engine plane in early April, 2006.

Alumni Hall at Alfred University, May 2004. Photo by Shawn Allan, AU Class of 2002.

Kanakadea Hall at Alfred University in Alfred, New York. Originally built in 1884, it served as Alfred's schoolhouse until a large fire destroyed the tower and devastated the second floor in 1907. It was sold to Alfred University and repaired in 1908. The exterior has since been restored to its o

The Miller Performing Arts Center and a tennis court at Alfred University in Alfred, New York.

Every year around Mid-October, students at Alfred University dress up the campus statue for Halloween with a Jack-o'-lantern on its head. Other various outfits, both official and unofficial, are a common sight on the statue through the year. This photo shows the 2019 effort.

Academics

9.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

78.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

63.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

53.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

1,442

Undergraduate Enrollment

565

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

73.8%

Acceptance Rate

3.69

Average GPA

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Test Policy

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

540–650

SAT Reading

555–660

ACT Composite

24–29

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GPA

School avg: 3.69

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SAT

School range: 1095–1310

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 24–29

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$52,914

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$36,444

Room & Board

$15,170

Books & Supplies

$1,300

Financial Aid

100%

Receiving Aid

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

$31,022

Avg Grant (recipients)

$7,509

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,482 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Empire 8

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,442

Acceptance Rate

74%

Graduation Rate

63%

Tuition & Room/Board

$51,614

Visit Website

alfred.edu

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Alfred, NY 14802-1205

Rural: Distant

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