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Alfred University Science & Tech Programs

Alfred University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Alfred, NY. A Distant Rural Area provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Alfred University Rankings

Alfred University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#86 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#224 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#1049 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Alfred University?

Contact information for Alfred University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802-1205
Phone:	6078712111
Website:	www.alfred.edu/
Admissions:	www.alfred.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.alfred.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Alfred University?

You can apply to Alfred University online at: https://www.alfred.edu/admissions/apply.cfm

Alfred University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Alfred University

These are the things Alfred University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Alfred University?

Alfred University has an acceptance rate of 74%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Alfred University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 555 and 660. Math scores were between 540 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1095 to 1310. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Alfred University ranged between 24 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Alfred University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,212	1,557	70%
Women	2,776	2,126	77%

Can I Afford Alfred University?

The average net price after aid at Alfred University is $22,701. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,818
In-State Fees	$1,320
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,818
Out-of-State Fees	$1,320
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$38,138
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$38,138

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 30% of students at Alfred University receive some form of financial aid (433 students).

Approximately 99% of students at Alfred University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,174 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,537.

Student Loan Debt

64% of Alfred University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,217 per year.

Alfred University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 669 students enrolled at Alfred University. Alfred University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,401 undergraduate students at Alfred University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alfred University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	98
Hispanic	147
White	891
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	51
Non-Resident	124

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Alfred University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	237
Pennsylvania	21
Florida	10
New Jersey	9
Massachusetts	7

Additionally, approximately 8.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Alfred University Graduate Student Diversity

421 of Alfred University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Alfred University, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alfred University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	10
Hispanic	11
White	62
Two or More Races	2
Non-Resident	17

Online Learning at Alfred University

Alfred University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

223 undergraduate students at Alfred University took at least one online class — of those, 2 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 106 students took at least one online class and 10 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Alfred University

Alfred University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Alfred University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.