Alfred University
Saxon Drive
Alfred, New York 14802
(800) 541-9229 or (607) 871-2115
FAX: (607) 871-2198
e-mail:
admwww@king.alfred.edu
http://www.alfred.edu
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
969 men, 960 women
Part-time:
48 men, 51 women
Graduate School (full and part-time):
150 men, 216 women
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
1,942
Number accepted:
1,632
Number enrolled:
561
Average SAT scores:
V 565 M 569
Average ACT score:
24-28
Average GPA:
3.0-3.3
Freshman retention rate:
90%
COSTS:
Tuition-Private Sector (Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Professional Studies, Business):
$24,300
Tuition-Public Sector (New York State College of Ceramics: Art and Design, Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science):
In-state: $14,124;
Out-of-state: $20,060
Room and Board:
$9,850
Fees, books, misc.:
$500 approximately
FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
90%
FACULTY:
Full-time:
164
Part-time:
33
Ph.D. (or highest degree in the field):
88%
Student-faculty ratio:
12:1
IN ADDITION
Special academic programs and centers include the Honors Program, the Institute for Electronic Art, the Center for Family Business, the program in Molecular Life Sciences, the Lea R. Powell Institute for Children and Families, the Whiteware Research Center, and the New York State Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology.
The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred is known internationally for both the School of Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science and the School of Art and Design.
Alfred University
Alfred, New York 14802
Alfred University is set on a 232-acre campus in the foothills of the
Allegheny Mountains.
College Description
Founded in 1836, Alfred University is the oldest coeducational institution in New York State and one of the oldest in the nation. Pioneer Seventh Day Baptists who settled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains founded Alfred University as a select school. The scenic 232-acre hillside campus adjoining the village of Alfred is home to 2,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students representing over 40 states and 20 countries. Alfred is about 70 miles south of Rochester and a short drive from many outdoor attractions, such as Letchworth State Park, Stony Brook Park, and the Finger Lakes. Alfred University is nonsectarian and is comprised of both privately endowed and publicly endowed colleges. Alfred University's five schools offer a wide range of academic programs in liberal arts, business, engineering and art. Alfred provides the facilities, technology and curriculum of a larger school in a close-knit, student-centered environment. Teaching is a top priority of faculty members and academic achievement is expected from students who are accepted under a selective admissions policy.
Academic Life
Alfred University is comprised of the privately endowed College of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and College of Engineering and Professional Studies, and the publicly endowed New York State College of Ceramics which includes the School of Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science and the School of Art and Design. Through these five schools Alfred offers more than 60 majors, concentrations and minors leading to bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees. Alfred offers a wide range of special academic programs including accelerated programs, double major and degree programs, the Honors Program, independent study, student-designed majors, study abroad opportunities, cooperative programs (including a Washington semester with American University), and pre-health and pre-law advising. Of Alfred's 164 full-time faculty members, 88% hold the doctorate degree or the highest degree in their field. Student to faculty ratio is 12:1 and average class size is 18 students, creating a learning environment focused on one-on-one interaction and personal attention in and out of the classroom.
College of Business: Accounting, Health Planning and Management, Business Administration (with career emphases including: Business Economics, Family Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance, International Business, Human Resource Management and Organizational Development, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing); College of Engineering and Professional Studies: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Athletic Training; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Comparative Cultures, Computer Science, Criminal Justice Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Elementary Education, English, Fine Arts, French, General Science, General Studies, Geology, German, Gerontology, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Professional Studies (Dentistry, Law, Medicine,Veterinary Medicine) Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre and Track II (student-designed major); School of Art and Design: Art Education and Pre-Art Therapy, Ceramic Art, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood Design, and Video Arts/Electronic Imaging; School of Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science: Ceramic Engineering, Glass Engineering Science, Materials Science and Engineering.
Campus Life / Campus Map
With a four-semester on-campus residency requirement, Alfred's campus is residential, offering students a variety of housing options. Residence halls are active communities and sponsor social, cultural and educational programming on a regular basis. Alfred also offers University operated common interest houses. Outside of the residence halls, nearly 100 student clubs and organizations including Forest People, WALF radio station, ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, Native American) Team, Fiat Lux student newspaper, Women's Issues Coalition, Student Volunteers for Community Action and Greek life (8 fraternities and 4 sororities), keep Alfred students active and involved. Theatre, music and dance productions are also popular among students. The Student Activities Board (SAB) brings entertainment to the University, including comedians, bands (both small and large acts), and a weekly coffee house series. On-campus movies, dances, speakers, and cultural events are popular among all students. The village of Alfred offers restaurants and shops, and the University offers weekend Venture Van trips to malls, museums, and events.
Facilities and Resources
At Alfred, students find readily accessible, state-of- the-art facilities including an observatory, the Powell Campus Center (theater, dining hall, cafŽ and the Knight Club), the Miller Performing Arts Center (dance studios, individual and group rehearsal rooms, theater), and Harder Hall (art facilities including studio space, galleries, an auditorium and a kiln room). Herrick Memorial Library and the Scholes Library of Ceramics contain more than 330,000 volumes, 1,700 subscriptions, 118,000 microforms, and 158,000 audio-visual materials. Both libraries maintain an Online Public Access Catalog, and both libraries provide on-line access to other libraries. The campus is fully wired with Network and Internet access in every residence hall room and office. The student to computer ratio is 7:1 with open computer labs, residence hall computer rooms and a laptop-lending program. The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen Steinheim Museum offers all students career counseling, job search assistance, career development workshops, experiential education, on-campus recruiting, and a career resource library. Other services include the Counseling and Student Development Center, the Health Center, and the Office of Special Academic Services.
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Financial Aid / Scholarships
Last year, the University funded aid provided over $13 million to undergraduates. Scholarships include the National Merit Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Southern Tier Scholarship, and the Jonathan Allen Award for Leadership, and department competition scholarships. Approximately 90% of our undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Students applying for financial aid should complete the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) FAFSA and the Alfred University Financial Aid Application.
Admission Requirements / Application
In reviewing applications, the Admissions Committee considers the following factors most important: rigor of high school curriculum, grades, extracurricular involvement, recommendations, and standardized test scores (students may submit results from the ACT or the SAT). Students applying to the School of Art and Design must submit a portfolio. For freshmen entering in fall 1998, the middle 50% had SAT scores between 1050 and 1250, ACT scores between 24 and 28, and a B/B+ high school average. The regular decision application and portfolio deadline is February 1 and the early decision deadline is December 1.
