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Alfred University

Alfred, New York 14802-1205

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Known for engineering — close-knit campus

Alfred University is a private institution in Alfred with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1205, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,897 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,701.

Established
1836
Motto
Fiat Lux
Type
Private and statutory college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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48%Acceptance
1205SAT Avg
1,401Students
10:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$54,897Earnings 10yr
$22,701Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Alfred University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate48.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1205

Reading & WritingMid: 585
540640
MathMid: 600
560640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2431

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

48.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1205

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,530
Room & Board$14,240
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$54,516
Average Net Price$22,701
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,458
$30–48K$18,570
$48–75K$23,315
$75–110K$27,943
$110K+$27,120

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,701

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,751

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,401
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 10%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.5%
Freshman Retention76.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,703
8 Years$51,231
10 Years$54,897

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,500
Men
$55,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#48

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
170 mi(295 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
210 mi(364 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
223 mi(387 min)

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