Alfred University

Alfred, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Graduate certificate249
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's132$22,647$27,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's114$60,036
Mechanical Engineering.Bachelor's86$59,346$27,000
Psychology, General.Bachelor's64$29,901$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's54$28,574$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's54$40,990
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's51$41,056$22,020
Public Administration.Master's41$69,371
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's41
Fine and Studio Arts.Master's30
Engineering, Other.Bachelor's28$50,306
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's26$71,196
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's24$34,998$22,625
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering.Bachelor's23$61,795$27,000
Materials Engineering.Bachelor's22
Biology, General.Bachelor's20$19,622$27,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Bachelor's20
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's17
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate certificate17
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's16
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Graduate certificate14
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's14$40,160
Marketing.Bachelor's14$36,794
History.Bachelor's14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's13
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's13
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelor's12$32,608
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's11
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's10
Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's10
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral8
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Bachelor's7
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Master's6
Chemistry.Bachelor's6
Sociology.Bachelor's6
Materials Engineering.Master's5
Mathematics.Bachelor's5

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.