Alfred University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2138 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #579 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #527 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Alfred |
| #498 of 1,488 | For Applied/Engineering Physics |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 1,422
- Graduates
- 421
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 48% and is among the top 14% 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 | 48% | 43% | 53% |
| Applicants | 7,761 | 3,643 | 4,118 |
| Admissions | 3,751 | 1,568 | 2,183 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 432 | 203 | 229 |
165 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alfred University are 1100-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Alfred University are 24-31 (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 | 983 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 330 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 166 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 162 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 128 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (2%) |
| Asian | 29 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alfred University is $26,127 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 | $15,458 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,570 |
| $48-75K | $23,315 |
| $75-110K | $27,943 |
| $110K+ | $27,120 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,270 | $24,570 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,270 | $24,570 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,270 | $24,570 |
| Fee in-district | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Fee in-state | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,260 | $1,260 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,482 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,240 |
| Room charge | $7,090 |
| Meal charge | $7,150 |
Alfred University majors
Alfred University has granted 299 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 222 master's across 17 programs, and 6 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alfred University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 100 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 61 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 23 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 36 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 28 | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 15 | ||
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| School Psychology | 9 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | ||
| Public Administration | 11 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 10 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | 3 | |
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Sculpture | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 3 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Painting | 2 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Business Analytics | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 299 | 222 | 6 |
Alfred University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 47% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alfred University has published 3,708 scientific papers with 74,616 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Metallurgical Engineering, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 88 | 463 |
| 1993 | 75 | 503 |
| 1994 | 106 | 690 |
| 1995 | 81 | 672 |
| 1996 | 74 | 709 |
| 1997 | 62 | 758 |
| 1998 | 59 | 702 |
| 1999 | 62 | 813 |
| 2000 | 38 | 777 |
| 2001 | 48 | 968 |
| 2002 | 76 | 1051 |
| 2003 | 57 | 1135 |
| 2004 | 68 | 1039 |
| 2005 | 105 | 1409 |
| 2006 | 88 | 1545 |
| 2007 | 63 | 1611 |
| 2008 | 146 | 1731 |
| 2009 | 41 | 1691 |
| 2010 | 86 | 2084 |
| 2011 | 86 | 2318 |
| 2012 | 84 | 2388 |
| 2013 | 82 | 2551 |
| 2014 | 101 | 2784 |
| 2015 | 80 | 2934 |
| 2016 | 83 | 3074 |
| 2017 | 90 | 3206 |
| 2018 | 57 | 3395 |
| 2019 | 121 | 4079 |
| 2020 | 123 | 4191 |
| 2021 | 81 | 4706 |
| 2022 | 89 | 4715 |
| 2023 | 81 | 4301 |
| 2024 | 69 | 4757 |
Alfred University alumni
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Robert Klein
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm producerfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- 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 albums: 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, Robert Klein Time, which aired on USA Network from 1986 to 1988.
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Tom Reed
- Enrolled in Alfred University
- In 1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianscreenwriterbusiness executivelawyer
- 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
- writersuffragistdietitian
- 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 | 551 |
| 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 |