Overview

Alfred University is a University institution located in Alfred, NY, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address Alumni Hall
Alfred, NY  14802-1205
United States

Contact Mr. Jonathan Kent
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@alfred.edu
Phone: 607-871-2115
Fax: 607-871-2198

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Ceramic Sciences And Engineering
Engineering, Other
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services Administration
Health/health Care Administration/management
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Gerontology
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,091

Applied

3,589

Accepted

1,347

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,824

Females Applied

2,139

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,264

Males Applied

1,448

Males Accepted

44%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Portfolio for applicants to the School of Art and Design

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

38,270

Private

Fees

1,260

Full-time student fees

14,240

Room & board

7,090

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

29,778

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,964

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,977

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,967

Avg. Loan Aid

20,322

Avg. Grant Aid

26,363

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81.62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,347

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

23%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.31%
Black or African American	11.54%
White or Caucasian	64.02%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.23%
Asian	1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.31%
Two or more races	2.14%
Other	4.13%

Gender

Male (48.26%)

Female (49.37%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	71%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Hot Dog Day, Homecoming and Family Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Carribean Student Association, Student Activities Board, Art Force 5 and Student Senate

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

195

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 145

Part-time - 50

Male - 101

Female - 94