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Alfred University
Alfred, NY · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,325
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings
- $57,978
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Alfred University is a private nonprofit college in Alfred, NY with 1,423 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1279 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,325 per year ($12,803 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,978 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,761
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,751
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing555–660
200800
SAT Math540–650
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Alfred University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $60,721
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $43,570
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,803
- $30–48k$15,003
- $48–75k$18,752
- $75–110k$24,239
- $110k+$29,722
Get a personal estimate with Alfred University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $57,978
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,123
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,423
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White64%
- Hispanic11%
- Black7%
- Asian2%
Alfred University FAQ
What is Alfred University's acceptance rate?+
Alfred University admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Alfred University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 555–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1279.
What ACT score do you need for Alfred University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Alfred University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Alfred University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,761 students applied to Alfred University and 3,751 were admitted; 432 enrolled.
Does Alfred University consider legacy status?+
No. Alfred University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Alfred University require an essay?+
Alfred University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Alfred University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $60,721 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,325.
What is Alfred University's graduation rate?+
46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 188641 · How we use this data
Data notes for Alfred University
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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