Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

63% of 7,065 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

85

SAT Math

480-590 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

534 average
470-580 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

22 average
19-26 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $25,532
Out-of-state: $29,402

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $8,570
Out-of-state: $12,440

Room and Board

$12,570

Average Percent of Need Met

54%

Average Freshman Award

$10,977

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$32,052

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Not required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

170

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 18% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 2% of classes

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Campus Life

Alfred Population

3,954

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Rochester

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

63% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Pioneers

Sororities

9% of women participate

Fraternities

5% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4% Asian
12.4% Black/African-American
9.3% Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.0% White
1.8% Unknown

International Students

0.7% from 15 countries

First-Year Students Returning

69.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

56.2%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

53%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is not required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Language
Social Studies
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Recommended	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

10 Upper College Drive

City, State, Zip

Alfred, NY 14802

Phone

(607) 587-4215

Fax

(607) 587-4299

E-mail

admissions@alfredstate.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student cannot defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

Common Application with essay on supplemental application required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

63% of 7,065 applicants were admitted

Women

56% of 3,180 applicants were admitted

Men

68% of 3,885 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,556 (35%) of 4,449 admitted students enrolled

Women

526 (29%) of 1,796 admitted students enrolled

Men

923 (35%) of 2,653 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

160

Students Accepting Wait List Position

160

Students Admitted From Wait List

64

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

85

3.75 and Above

10%

3.50 - 3.74

14%

3.25 - 3.49

15%

3.00 - 3.24

25%

2.50 - 2.99

18%

2.00 - 2.49

12%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

480-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

19%

Score of 500 - 600

49%

Score of 400 - 500

26%

Score of 300 - 400

4%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

534 average
470-580 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

2%

Score of 600 - 700

19%

Score of 500 - 600

45%

Score of 400 - 500

31%

Score of 300 - 400

3%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

22 average
19-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

6%

Score of 24 - 29

31%

Score of 18 - 23

48%

Score of 12 - 17

15%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $25,532
Out-of-state: $29,402

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $8,570
Out-of-state: $12,440

Room and Board

$12,570

Books and Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses

$3,082

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

sfs@alfredstate.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline February 15

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning November 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Not reported

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002854	Free
State Aid Form

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

1,091 freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

978 applicants

Received Financial Aid

960 applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

80 aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

54%

Average Award

$10,977

Need-Based Gift

Received by 791 aid recipients, average amount $6,920

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 802 aid recipients, average amount $3,312

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 300 aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

41 freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,759

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

3,165 undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

2,829 (89.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,777 applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

257 aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

58%

Average Award

$11,337

Need-Based Gift

Received by 2,295 aid recipients, average amount $6,801

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 2,361 aid recipients, average amount $3,953

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 761 aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

126 undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,855

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

80%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$32,052

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Engineering/Technologies, Home Economics

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Engineering technologies, Health professions and related sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Not required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Not required

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

170

Part-Time Faculty

92

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

23%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 18% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 2% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 64% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

36,191

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

108

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Alfred Population

3,954

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Rochester

Campus Size

1,084 acres

Weather

Temperature

16.3 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September

Rain

160 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Alfred

Nearest Train Station

70 mile(s) from campus in Rochester

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

63% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through junior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

37%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

residence hall entrance guards

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Pioneers

School Colors

Royal blue and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, golf, rock climbing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, outdoor recreation club, caribbean student association, alfred programming board, pioneer woodsmen, disaster relief team

Sororities

9% of women participate

Fraternities

5% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus