More selective than 45% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Alfred University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Alfred University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Alfred University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 555 | 660 |
| SAT math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1095 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Alfred University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 555–660 | 540–650 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 48% | 540–640 | 560–640 | 24–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Alfred University compared with other New York colleges?
Alfred University has the 77th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | SUNY Maritime College | 72% | 64% | $22,367 |
| 74 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 73% | 33% | $11,346 |
| 75 | Pratt Institute-Main | 73% | 74% | $52,659 |
| 76 | Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer | 74% | 80% | — |
| 77 | Alfred University | 74% | 57% | $25,620 |
| 78 | SUNY at Purchase College | 74% | 63% | $18,913 |
| 79 | University at Buffalo | 74% | 75% | $20,995 |
| 80 | Nazareth University | 75% | 73% | $29,357 |
| 81 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 76% | 55% | $15,016 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Alfred University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Alfred University admissions questions
What is the Alfred University acceptance rate?
Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,751 of 7,761 applicants were admitted.
Does Alfred University require the SAT or ACT?
Alfred University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Alfred University?
The middle 50% of Alfred University enrolled first-year students scored 1095–1310 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Alfred University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (432 of 3,751).
Is Alfred University getting harder to get into?
Alfred University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 48% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Alfred University overview