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Alfred University
Alfred University says yes to 73.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $54,897 median earnings.
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Alfred University anchors the college town of Alfred, NY, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 8.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Ceramic Sciences and Engineering, where graduates median $83,641 four years out. 38.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,423 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1280 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Alfred University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Alfred University received 7,761 applications and admitted 3,751 (48.3%), with 432 enrolling.
You can apply to Alfred University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1100 and 1280; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Alfred University compares
| Alfred University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.8% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,500 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,897 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
At $54,897, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($60,236). Look at Alfred University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $41,500 regardless of where you're from. At Alfred University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,423 — Alfred University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
57% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Alfred University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Alfred University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $83,641 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,452 |
| Engineering, Other | $71,845 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,629 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,570 |
| Marketing | $55,339 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,612 |
| Psychology, General | $47,445 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,877 |
Median earnings for these 10 Alfred University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,897 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Alfred University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Alfred University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1280 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 73.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Alfred University's acceptance rate?
48.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,751 admitted from 7,761 applicants.
How much does Alfred University cost?
At Alfred University, published tuition is $41,500 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Alfred University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Alfred University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,897 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Adelphi University — 65.9% admitted
- Associated Beth Rivkah Schools — 84.1% admitted
- Canisius University — 72.4% admitted
- Clarkson University — 77.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.