Alfred University is a student-centered comprehensive university offering a remarkable breadth of outstanding programs. It is at once small and complex, rural and globally connected, private and public, undergraduate and graduate, steeped in history yet focused on the future. Alfred’s intimate atmosphere fosters the interplay of diverse perspectives and a strong sense of community. The university’s personalized approach to education is aimed at enabling all students to grow intellectually, creatively, and personally. Alfred is committed to both teaching and research, to combining technical expertise, artistic creativity and humanistic concerns, and to maintaining academic rigor in a caring environment. Uniting the university community is a common dedication to innovation, open-minded inquiry, and service to society.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
500
613
SAT Math
520
620
SAT Writing
480
590
ACT Composite
21
27
ACT English
20
26
ACT Math
21
27
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$20,960
$22,100
$23,162
Books and supplies
$850
$850
$900
Room and board (on campus)
$9,614
$9,900
$10,384
Room and board (off campus)
$9,614
$9,900
$10,384
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (607) 871-2159
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 96%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,039
State/Local Grants: $2,749
Institutional Grants: $11,529
Student Loans: $4,523
