At a glance
Average net price
$25,620
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.0%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
1,423
In-state tuition
$41,500
Out-of-state tuition
$41,500
Cost of attendance
$57,445
Median earnings (10y)
$54,897
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,279
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 77.5%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), stem (27%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM27%
- Health1%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services4%
- ~319 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering21.2%~302 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business18.9%~269 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology8.9%~126 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.2%~88 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.6%~66 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.9%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- History1.2%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.4%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Graduate certificate | 249 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 132 | $22,647 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 114 | $60,036 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 86 | $59,346 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | $29,901 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 54 | $28,574 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 54 | $40,990 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 51 | $41,056 | $22,020 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 41 | $69,371 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor's | 28 | $50,306 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 26 | $71,196 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 24 | $34,998 | $22,625 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering. | Bachelor's | 23 | $61,795 | $27,000 |
| Materials Engineering. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | $19,622 | $27,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | $40,160 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 14 | $36,794 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 12 | $32,608 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 8 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Alfred University
Alfred University is a mid-sized institution located in Alfred, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,423 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Engineering, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Alfred University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,620 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $41,500 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,445 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,897 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Alfred University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Engineering, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), stem (27% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,279. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Alfred, New York (rural), Alfred University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred University
Q.How much does Alfred University cost?
The average net price at Alfred University is $25,620 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,445.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Alfred University?
Alfred University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Alfred University?
Alfred University admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Alfred University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Alfred University graduate earns $54,897 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Alfred University?
Published tuition is $41,500 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Alfred University located?
Alfred University is located in Alfred, New York (ZIP 14802).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Alfred University at their official website.