Alfred University was founded in 1836 as the select school of science and literature. It was originally located in the village of Alfred, New York, and was founded by Seventh-day Baptist families. It was the first university to offer degrees in ceramics engineering, professional studies, and liberal arts. Alfred University has also been a leader in other fields such as drama and music. In addition, the university has been a major force in regional economic development efforts since its founding. The university’s original mission was to provide a quality education for those seeking knowledge beyond high school level instruction. Today, Alfred University is ranked among the top universities in the United States according to U.S News & World Report’s 2021 rankings of Best Colleges for National Liberal Arts Colleges. The university offers over 60 undergraduate programs and 25 graduate programs across three schools: School of Arts & Sciences; School of Business; and School of Engineering & Applied Science. Each school offers unique opportunities for students to explore their interests while gaining an exceptional education from some of the best faculty members in their field. Additionally, many students take advantage of internships with local businesses or organizations that can lead to future career opportunities upon graduation.
Alfred University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Alfred University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Alfred University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Alfred University is a small liberal arts college in Alfred, New York. Founded in 1836, Alfred University is one of the oldest universities in the country. The university has an undergraduate enrollment of around 2,000 students and a total student population of approximately 3,000. The acceptance rate at Alfred University is approximately 70%, making it a moderately selective school. Of those admitted, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female. The majority of accepted students come from New York State (85%), with the remaining 15% coming from out-of-state or international students. The average GPA for incoming freshman is 3.25 on a 4-point scale, with an average SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. About half of all incoming freshman choose to live on campus in one of the university’s residence halls or apartments. Additionally, Alfred University offers over 80 degree programs across six schools: Arts & Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering; Health Sciences & Human Performance; and Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 70% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 91% |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 69% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 2,825 |
| Female applicants | 1,225 |
| Male applicants | 1,600 |
| Applicants accepted | 1,968 |
| Female applicants accepted | 881 |
| Male applicants accepted | 1,087 |
| Freshman enrollment | 528 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 240 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 288 |
| Early decision applicants | 34 |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 31 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | 30 |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 6% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 65% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 97% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.2 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 2.9-3.6 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 92% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 542 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 480-590 |
| SAT Math average score | 557 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 500-610 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 470-570 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 31% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 21-26 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 20-26 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 21-27 |