Alfred University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,482
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	67%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Alfred, New York, Alfred University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Alfred University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Alfred University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Alfred University is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Alfred University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,864

Cost of attendance at Alfred University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,960

Cost of attendance at Alfred University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Alfred University received on average $26,764 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,764

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	174	48%	$4,608	$801,792
Other Federal Grant	175	49%	$5,287	$925,292
State Grant/Scholarships	167	47%	$3,051	$509,499
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	352	98%	$22,688	$7,986,004
Total Grant & Scholarships	352	98%	$26,764	$9,420,795

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alfred University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alfred University students is 59.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.3%.

59.9%

asian 72.7% 8 students
African American 54.2% 26 students
white 63.0% 175 students
unknown 60.4% 29 students
hispanic 53.1% 26 students
International Students 33.3% 3 students
Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Empire Eight
Basketball Empire Eight
Track and Cross Country Empire Eight

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Alfred University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alfred University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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