Alfred University
Alfred, NY · Private
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Alfred University admitted 73.8% of applicants university-wide (3,683 of 4,988).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 73.8% | 3,683 | 4,988 |
| Men | 70.4% | 1,557 | 2,212 |
| Women | 76.6% | 2,126 | 2,776 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,683 admitted students, 365 enrolled (9.9% yield).
Alfred University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1095–1310
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Alfred University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $61,880/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,500 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,380 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $61,880/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,512 |
| $30k–48k | $15,067 |
| $48k–75k | $22,125 |
| $75k–110k | $28,280 |
| Over $110k | $33,388 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Alfred University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- International Student Scholarship — $10,000 - $18,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
Alfred University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Personality Statement
- Letter of Recommendation
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Personality Statement
- Letter of Recommendation
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Alfred University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Alfred University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $54,897
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Alfred University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #704
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
Alfred University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (25%), Engineering (18%), Business & marketing (14%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 55% of class sections have under 20 students.
Alfred University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.