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Alfred University

Alfred, NY·Private·~74% acceptance

Located in Alfred, NY, Alfred University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 74% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $25,620 per year after financial aid. About 56% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,897 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$25,620/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $57,445
Aid cuts ~$31,825/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Dec 1
RD
Jul 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.46–3.96
SAT (middle 50%)1095–1310
ACT (middle 50%)24–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
56%
graduation rate
78%
freshman retention
$41,703
median earnings, 6yr
$54,897
median earnings, 10yr
How Alfred reads an application

What Alfred values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualities
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsInterviewVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Talent / abilityFirst-generation statusDemonstrated interest

From Alfred’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Alfred requires

Required
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Alfred requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Alfred University's acceptance rate?
Alfred University admits about 74% of applicants.
How much does Alfred University cost?
At Alfred University, the average net price after aid is about $25,620 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $57,445 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Alfred University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1095–1310 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT.
What are Alfred University's application deadlines?
Alfred University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Jul 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Alfred University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Alfred University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Extracurriculars, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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