Alfred, NY
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Alfred University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Alfred University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Alfred University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
When is the application deadline for Alfred University?
Alfred University's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
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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