
Alfred University
Address
Address: 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802, USA
Website: www.alfred.edu
School Details
Key Facts
Value
- 8th in the nation among Master’s Degree institutions according to the 2011 Top 10 College Rankings by Washington Monthly
- The 2012 US News & World Report ranks AU as #2 in the North as a “Great School at a Great Price”
- One of the top 25 “Best Buys” according to the 2012 edition of The Fiske Guide
- More than 97% of our students receive some form of financial assistance
- More than $37 million in financial assistance awarded each year
Outstanding Faculty
- Small classes (our student/teacher ratio is 13:1)
- 165 faculty members teaching to an average class size of 18
- More than 85% of our faculty hold the highest degree in their field
Unique Facilities
- All our facilities are available to undergrads
- One of the largest academic observatories on the East Coast
- Sophisticated equipment for characterizing and analyzing materials
- Unparalleled art-making facilities
- A stone castle to house our Career Development Center
Beautiful Location
- Nestled between the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and the Finger Lakes region in western NY
- Classic college town
- Safe campus
- Close to Buffalo, Rochester & Toronto to the North; Syracuse & Corning to the East
Small University – Big Opportunity
- More than 40 majors and courses of study in 5 colleges & schools
- Honors program
- Undergrad/graduate research
- Study abroad
- Service learning
- Dozens of theatre, music & dance productions
Life outside of Class
- More than 60 student clubs & organizations
- Dozens of activities on campus each week
- Student-run newspaper, radio station & more
Rankings & Accreditation
Alfred University’s ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 38.
Alfred University consistently ranks among the top 20 Master’s level institutions in the North and its internationally-known Ceramics M.F.A. Program is ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Student Population
- Total: 2,000
Entry Requirements
- Alfred University requires a TOEFL or IELTS score to demonstrate English proficiency.
Tuition & Fees
- Total Cost (Liberal Arts, Business): $39,060
- Total Cost (Art & Design, Engineering): $33,880
- Fees stated above include tuition fees, standard accommodation (shared room), Standard Meal Plan, airport transfer on first arrival, student fees, deposit.
Scholarship & Financial Aid
- No