Alfred University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2053 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #563 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #513 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #52 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Alfred |
| #637 of 1,260 | For Applied/Engineering Physics |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 1,347
- Graduates
- 466
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.alfred.edu
Alfred University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Alfred University has an acceptance rate of 51% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 44% | 56% |
| Applicants | 7,091 | 3,264 | 3,824 |
| Admissions | 3,589 | 1,448 | 2,139 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 369 | 195 | 173 |
266 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
108 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1085
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alfred University are 1085-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Alfred University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 941 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 396 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 162 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 145 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 105 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alfred University is $26,183 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,288 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,521 |
| $48-75K | $25,209 |
| $75-110K | $25,638 |
| $110K+ | $26,909 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,444 | $24,278 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,444 | $24,278 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,444 | $24,278 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,482 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,560 |
| Room charge | $6,750 |
| Meal charge | $6,810 |
Alfred University majors
Alfred University has granted 400 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 125 master's across 15 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alfred University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 69 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 31 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 58 | 1 | |
| Psychology, General | 34 | ||
| Public Administration | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Engineering, Other | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 13 | ||
| School Psychology | 7 | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 5 | ||
| Painting | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Sculpture | 3 | ||
| Business Analytics | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 400 | 125 | 10 |
Alfred University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 50% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alfred University has published 3,426 scientific papers with 58,234 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Biology, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 77 | 385 |
| 1992 | 84 | 411 |
| 1993 | 68 | 424 |
| 1994 | 101 | 614 |
| 1995 | 82 | 576 |
| 1996 | 69 | 588 |
| 1997 | 59 | 654 |
| 1998 | 61 | 616 |
| 1999 | 62 | 728 |
| 2000 | 37 | 659 |
| 2001 | 47 | 849 |
| 2002 | 68 | 875 |
| 2003 | 53 | 911 |
| 2004 | 65 | 955 |
| 2005 | 97 | 1155 |
| 2006 | 82 | 1242 |
| 2007 | 62 | 1282 |
| 2008 | 140 | 1404 |
| 2009 | 40 | 1436 |
| 2010 | 80 | 1790 |
| 2011 | 77 | 1899 |
| 2012 | 78 | 2018 |
| 2013 | 78 | 2132 |
| 2014 | 90 | 2366 |
| 2015 | 77 | 2477 |
| 2016 | 87 | 2574 |
| 2017 | 68 | 2654 |
| 2018 | 60 | 2821 |
| 2019 | 110 | 3339 |
| 2020 | 107 | 3227 |
| 2021 | 69 | 3676 |
| 2022 | 89 | 3877 |
| 2023 | 69 | 3562 |
Alfred University alumni
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Robert Klein
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producerscreenwritersinger
- Biography
-
Robert Klein is an American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor. He is known for his appearances on stage and screen. He has released four standup comedy specials: A Child of the 50s (1973), Mind Over Matter (1974), New Teeth (1975), and Let's Not Make Love (1990). The first two albums received Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album nominations. Klein hosted Saturday Night Live in its first season in 1975 and again in 1978. Klein made his Broadway debut in the 1966 production of The Apple Tree opposite Alan Alda. He earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical nomination for his performance in Neil Simon's musical comedy They're Playing Our Song (1979).He also starred on his own show that aired on the cable network USA called Robert Klein Time in the mid 80s(1986-88).
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Tom Reed
- Enrolled in Alfred University
- In 1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerbusiness executivescreenwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Thomas Willard Reed II is an American lobbyist, attorney, and politician from the state of New York. Reed served as the U.S. representative for New York's 23rd congressional district; the district is in New York's Southern Tier. A Republican, Reed first joined the U.S. House after winning a special election to replace Eric Massa in 2010. He previously served one term as mayor of Corning, New York.
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Bob Benmosche
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Robert Herman Benmosche was the president and chief executive officer of American International Group (NYSE: AIG). He was appointed President & Chief Executive Officer by the US Department of Treasury and AIG Board of Directors to succeed Edward M. Liddy. Benmosche is known for his leadership at AIG, where he led a turnaround, improved profits 60% year over year, and paid down government aid pledged by the Bush and Obama Administrations.
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Ella Eaton Kellogg
- Occupations
- suffragistwriterdietitian
- Biography
-
Ella Eaton Kellogg was an American dietitian known for her work on home economics and vegetarian cooking. She was educated at Alfred University (B.A. 1872, A.M. 1875); and the American School Household Economics (1909). In 1875, Kellogg visited the Battle Creek Sanitarium, became interested in the subjects of sanitation and hygiene, and a year later enrolled in the Sanitarium School of Hygiene. Later on, she joined the editorial staff of Good Health magazine, and in 1879, married Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, superintendent of the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
General info
| Founded | 1836 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fiat Lux Let there be Light |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 509 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Saxon Drive Alfred, New York, 14802-1205 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 6078712111 |