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Alfred University, New York

Overview of Alfred University

Alfred can be found in Alfred, New York (a self-contained town). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Alfred.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Alfred are in engineering, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.

Alfred Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Alfred centered around 520 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

Classes at Alfred are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Alfred are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 2,235 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

Alfred has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Alfred student athletes compete in Empire Eight competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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. AlfredĘs intimate atmosphere fosters the interplay of diverse perspectives and a strong sense of community. The universityĘs 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."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Alfred

Alfred University
One Saxon Dr
Alfred, NY 14802-1205
General Phone: (607) 871-2111
Admissions Phone: (607) 871-2115
Financial Aid Phone: (607) 871-2159
http://www.alfred.edu

Alfred Programs and Degrees (2005)

Alfred awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Fine Arts141ceramics, fine arts studies, sculpture
Education And Teaching93school counseling, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, chemistry teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, business teaching, math teaching, ...
Engineering79ceramic engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, various engineering courses, materials engineering, biomedical engineering
Therapy And Counseling78school psychology, psychology
Business And Management68business management, accounting, marketing
Liberal Arts50history, English, political science, sociology, diversity studies, general studies, Spanish language, German language, ...
Science21biology, geology, chemistry, physics
Security And Law Enforcement16criminal justice and administration
Media16communication and journalism
Conservation And Resource Management11environmental studies
Family And Social Work11community organization, public administration
Religion And Philosophy10philosophy
Computer Science And Engineering5computer and info science
Mathematics3mathematics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2athletic trainer
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Medical Adminstration0health care administration
Medicine0gerontology

Number of programs and degrees for Alfred in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree43040
Master's degree12422
Post-master's certificate362
Doctor's degree154

Alfred Student Body

In 2005, Alfred had a total enrollment of 2,235 students (2,113 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men56%
Women44%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate81%
Graduate19%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White80%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races9%
(Foreign Students)3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York65%
Pennsylvania8%
New Jersey3%
Massachusetts2%
Vermont2%
Maryland2%
Connecticut2%
Foreign countries2%
Maine2%
Ohio2%
Virginia1%
New Hampshire1%
Washington1%
California1%
North Carolina1%
Michigan1%
Rhode Island1%
Oregon1%

Alfred Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time82 %

Alfred Room and Board (2005)

Alfred offers campus housing for 1,350 of its 2,113 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Alfred, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Alfred Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,1341,64077%43226%
Men1,10084777%24329%
Women1,03479377%18924%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal500620
SAT Math520610
ACT Composite2227

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT94%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT26%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (607) 871-2115

Alfred Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 20,960
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 20,960
Room and board$ 9,746
Room charge$ 5,076
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,714
Books and supplies$ 850
Other expenses$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Alfred participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266800)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (607) 871-2159

Alfred Faculty

Alfred has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year57$74,33716$69,148
Associate professoracademic year17$60,82317$53,766
Assistant professoracademic year27$51,63430$45,007
Instructoracademic year1*7$40,764
All faculty totalacademic year102$65,75870$52,228

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Alfred Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballEmpire Eight
BasketballEmpire Eight
TrackEmpire Eight

Alfred Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education

ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration

FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Sculpture

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICINE
Gerontology

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
School Psychology

Alfred Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Alfred Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Alfred % of degrees in fine arts
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Alfred Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Alfred Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Alfred Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Alfred % of degrees in engineering
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Alfred % of students from other states
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Alfred % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Alfred Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Alfred % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member

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