# Alfred University

Private nonprofit college in Alfred, NY. IPEDS ID 188641.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/alfred-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/alfred-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,620 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 42% of NY colleges and 56% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,897; beats 36% of NY colleges and 55% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,751

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,512 |
| 30-48k | $15,067 |
| 48-75k | $22,125 |
| 75-110k | $28,280 |
| 110k+ | $33,388 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.24 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,897 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,512 | $70,011 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,067 | $63,884 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,125 | $93,810 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $28,280 | $119,907 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $33,388 | $141,565 | 7.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $57,445
- Tuition and fees: $41,500
- Housing and meals: $14,240; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 555–660; SAT math: 540–650; ACT: 24–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,761 applicants, 3,751 admitted, 432 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT 24–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 48%, ACT 24–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $71,644 | $83,641 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $63,747 | $79,452 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, Other | not reported | $71,845 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $36,059 | $61,629 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $22,618 | $57,570 | $22,625 |
| Marketing | not reported | $55,339 | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | $55,250 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $49,612 | $22,020 |
| Psychology | $26,433 | $47,445 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $22,912 | $38,877 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Materials Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Gerontology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $102,440 (NY), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $112,250 (NY), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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