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Alfred University

Alfred, NYPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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74%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$25,620
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.4K
Students
Small campus body
$41,703
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Alfred University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Alfred, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading555 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering21% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,571
Earnings 5yr: $80,741
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,232
Earnings 5yr: $80,049
Debt: N/A
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,641
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,452
Earnings 5yr: $82,912
Debt: $27,000
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,845
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,070
Earnings 5yr: $63,667
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,000
Earnings 5yr: $63,050
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,629
Earnings 5yr: $52,309
Debt: $26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,570
Earnings 5yr: $43,102
Debt: $22,625
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,339
Earnings 5yr: $62,759
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,250
Earnings 5yr: $67,591
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,612
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,020
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,445
Earnings 5yr: $51,248
Debt: $27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,877
Earnings 5yr: $35,338
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $92,053
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $72,375
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,764
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $61,219
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,856
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $51,996
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$25,620
In-State Tuition$41,500
Out-of-State Tuition$41,500
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
64%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,703
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,897

Completion Signals

57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,751
Est. Monthly Payment
$192/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%
Men
52%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$69,324
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