Overview
Alfred State College is a private institution established in 1908 with rural setting located at Alfred NY. It is ranked #8 in Regional Colleges North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.
#8 in Regional Colleges North
Setting
Rural
Location
Alfred, New York
Type
4-year Public
Year Founded
1908
Selectivity
Very Low
Size
Small
3,348 Undergraduates
3,348 Undergraduates
Website
http://www.alfredstate.edu/
Learning
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Architecture And Related Services
-
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
- Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
-
Health Professions And Related Programs
Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cost
$30,272
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
For out-of-state students
$15,367
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $8,862 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $13,112 |
| Room and Board Fees | $13,620 |
$41,228
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
82% (Very Low Selectivity)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.0
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Optional |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Not Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
61
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS, Pearson
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Nov
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students
Need-based Aid
$10,745
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $30,272
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $30,272
76%
Students with need received Financial Aid
8.2%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
--
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Academic Distinction Scholarship
| Total Worth | $4,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | first-time freshmen students |
| Minimum Criteria | 87 or better cumulative high school average through the end of their junior year; at least an 1140 combined reading/writing and math SAT or 23 composite ACT score |
| Requirement for maintenance | 2.5 GPA each semester |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Excellence in Education Scholarship
| Total Worth | Free tuition (equivalent to NYS tuition rate), room (standard room, double occupancy), and board (14-meal plan) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | first-time freshman students , US citizens or permanent residents |
| Minimum Criteria | 93 (3.8 on 4.0 scale) or better high school average through their junior year; at least a 1200 combined reading/writing and math SAT or 26 composite ACT score |
| Requirement for maintenance | 3.25 GPA each semester |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Presidential Scholarship
| Total Worth | Free room (standard room, double occupancy) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | first-time freshman students , US citizens or permanent residents |
| Minimum Criteria | 90 (3.5 on 4.0 scale) or better high school average through their junior year; at least a 1150 combined reading/writing and math SAT or 25 composite ACT score |
| Requirement for maintenance | 3.0 GPA each semester |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Culinary Academic Scholarship
| Total Worth | $5,00 to $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Details | awarded to incoming students enrolling in culinary arts or culinary arts: baking, production and management program; students must have an 80 percent or better high school average through the end of their junior year and be in the top 50 percent of their class |
Vocational Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | $2,000 |
|---|---|
| Details | awarded to first-time freshman students entering a program taught at the School of Applied Technology at Wellsville; applied to non-tuition expenses; multiple scholarships available on a selective basis; to be considered, students must have at least an 83 high school average through the end of their junior year and demonstrate vocational excellence through a combination of education, employment/internships, competition, C-CAP participation, military experience, and other verifiable activities. |
Students
3,348
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
65%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
34%
Students graduate within 6 years