Alfred Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 73.84%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1210. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $38,138
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Alfred:
- Total Enrollment: 2,007, including 12 online students
- 1,442 Undergraduate, 565 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.8% men, 58.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 72 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 25 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Alfred Overview
Alfred University (Alfred) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Alfred, NY. Alfred University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Alfred's tuition & fees is $38,138 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,174.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,007 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Alfred's acceptance rate is 73.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.91%. The median SAT score is 1210 and the ACT score is 28.
Alfred ranked 78th in New York Colleges rankings. Alfred University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Alfred University is $38,138. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,120.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,795 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,474.
| Undergraduate | $38,138 |
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| Graduate | $27,120 |
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| Undergraduate | $36,795 |
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| Graduate | $28,474 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Alfred University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Alfred
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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