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Alfred University

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Alfred, NY

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Located in Alfred, NY, Alfred University is a private small school with roughly 1,423 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 74% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $83,641/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate74%
SAT range1095–1310
ACT range24–29
Undergrads1,423
Yield (admits who enroll)10%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$57,445
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,897

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans64%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out71%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,629/yr
Marketing$55,339/yr
Accounting and Related Services$55,250/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,612/yr
Engineering
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering$83,641/yr
Mechanical Engineering$79,452/yr
Engineering, Other$71,845/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,570/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,445/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$38,877/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,482
Typical room charge$6,750
Typical board charge$6,810

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alfred University's acceptance rate?

Alfred University in Alfred, NY admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Alfred University?

Admitted students at Alfred University typically score between 1095–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Alfred University?

Admitted students at Alfred University typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Alfred University cost?

Alfred University's total cost of attendance is reported at $57,445 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Alfred University require students to live on campus?

No -- Alfred University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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