Alfred University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Alfred University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,815 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1836 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Alfred, New York.

Academic Offerings

Alfred University will give you the option to receive a bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
54
Alfred University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Engineering, Art, Education, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Alfred University is fair at 72% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Alfred University is average - 61%. About 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Alfred University is good -- 10:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $36,500 a year. The additional fees at Alfred University not covered by tuition are around $1,200; which comes to $37,700 annually.

Read the details about Alfred University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
51%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 7,091 applications were submitted and 3,589 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alfred University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Alfred University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alfred University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Alfred University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: around $6,800 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Alfred University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Alfred University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Alfred University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alfred University
One Saxon Drive
Alfred, New York
14802-1205, USA
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