Alfred University Description:
Located in the rolling hills of Western New York, Alfred University has the deceptive feel of a small liberal arts college but the breadth of a comprehensive university. Liberal Arts and Sciences makes up about half of the university, but Alfred also has schools of business, graduate psychology, engineering and art and design. Coeducational since its founding in 1836, Alfred was the second college in the country to educate men and women equally. Complementing its strengths in ceramics, Alfred was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for excellence in liberal arts and sciences.
Admissions Data (2007):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 73.7%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 490 / 610
- SAT Math: 500 / 620
- SAT Writing: 470 / 580
- ACT Composite: 22 / 27
- ACT English: 21 / 26
- ACT Math: 21 / 27
Enrollment (2006):
- Total Enrollment: 2,309 (1,990 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 48.2% Male / 51.8% Female
- 95.2% Full-time
Costs (2007 - 08):
- Tuition and Fees: $23,162
- Books: $900
- Room and Board: $10,384
- Other Expenses: $1,200
- Total Cost: $35,646
Note: The School of Art and Design and Ceramic Engineering are part of the State University of New York, so tuition is lower than in the university as a whole.
Alfred University Financial Aid (2005 - 06):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 95%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 25%
- State / Local Grants: 49%
- Institutional Grants: 95%
- Loans: 78%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,226
- State / Local Grants: $2,269
- Institutional Grants: $12,134
- Loans: $4,350
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Ceramic Arts, Ceramic Engineering, Elementary Education, Fine Arts, History, Psychology
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Disclaimer:
Although there isn't a lot of subjective data here, I want to note that I'm an English professor at Alfred University. I'm quite fond of Alfred, my colleagues, and my students, so bias is always possible. -Allen
Alfred University Mission Statement:
"Alfred University is a student-centered comprehensive university offering a remarkable breadth of outstanding programs. It is at once small and complex, rural and globally connected, private and public, undergraduate and graduate, steeped in history yet focused on the future. Alfred’s intimate atmosphere fosters the interplay of diverse perspectives and a strong sense of community. The university’s personalized approach to education is aimed at enabling all students to grow intellectually, creatively, and personally. Alfred is committed to both teaching and research, to combining technical expertise, artistic creativity and humanistic concerns, and to maintaining academic rigor in a caring environment. Uniting the university community is a common dedication to innovation, open-minded inquiry, and service to society."
