Alfred University
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$31,396
Avg in-state tuition
$35,076
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Alfred University
Alfred University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Alfred, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,593, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $31,396, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $35,076.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
70%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
17%
Black
13%
Hispanic
10%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $31,396 | $35,076 |
Graduate | $23,583 | $23,583 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $13,052 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,100 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,052 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,100 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,350 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $47,848 | $51,528 |
Off-campus without family | $47,848 | $51,528 |
Off-campus with family | $38,046 | $41,726 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
48%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
51%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
5Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
13Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
18Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
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