Alfred University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Alfred University is a private nonprofit institution located in Alfred, New York with approximately 1,423 undergraduate students enrolled. Alfred University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,620 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $47,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Alfred University is a private university in Alfred, New York, United States. It has a total undergraduate population of approximately 1,600 students. The university hosts the statutory New York State College of Ceramics, which includes The Inamori School of Engineering and the School of Art and Design.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the 56% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning nearly half of students who start don't finish, and median earnings of $47,300 a decade out are modest for a private school costing $22,701/year after aid. That said, this is a strong option for students seriously interested in art, design, or engineering, particularly through the nationally recognized New York State College of Ceramics, which gives Alfred a genuine specialty most small schools can't match. If you're committed to those fields and can get a strong aid package, the relatively low median debt of $17,751 at graduation makes the investment more defensible.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,423 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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