Alfred, New York · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Alfred University is a private university located in Alfred, New York, United States. It has approximately 1,600 undergraduate students and hosts the statutory New York State College of Ceramics, including The Inamori School of Engineering and the School of Art and Design.
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #159 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2017). Source: US News ↗
Master's Universities
Ranked #320 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #848 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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One Saxon Drive, Alfred, New York, 14802-1205
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1100–1280
SAT ERW: 540–640
SAT math: 560–640
ACT composite: 24–31
Total: 1,843
Undergrad: 1,422
Undergrad full-time: 1,381
Graduate: 421
Part-time: 255
In-state
Tuition: $39,530
Total cost on campus: $57,900
Out-of-state
Tuition: $39,530
Total cost on campus: $57,900
Room & board: $14,240
Books & supplies: $1,300
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $28,371
Pell grant recipients: 41%
Rent: $1,278 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.49 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $11.35
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.