Alfred University
Alfred, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Alfred, New York, Alfred University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 1,423 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,897 ten years after enrollment, which is 35% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 56.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.11x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,620 per year. The most popular programs include Mental Health Services, Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Fine Arts, Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,897
Graduation Rate
56.3%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$25,620
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.54x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.11x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,423
Admission Rate
73.8%
Average SAT
1279
Retention Rate
77.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$41,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,500
Pell Grant Rate
38.5%
Federal Loan Rate
64.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$16,512
Income $30K–$48K
$15,067
Income $48K–$75K
$22,125
Income $110K+
$33,388
Student Demographics
Women
46.4%
White
63.8%
Black
7.0%
Hispanic
10.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
3.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
71.2%
Accreditations
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — School Psychology (SCPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee — Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs, Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs (Accredited)
Programs (53)
Bachelor (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | $38,877 | 63 |
| Psychology | $47,445 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,452 | 28 |
| Teacher Education | $49,612 | 22 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,629 | 21 |
| Engineering, Other | $71,845 | 15 |
| Biology | Not reported | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $57,570 | 11 |
| Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Not reported | 10 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $83,641 | 8 |
| Materials Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | $55,250 | 6 |
| Finance | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Biomedical Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
| Marketing | $55,339 | 3 |
Master (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $84,232 | 102 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 36 |
| Business Administration & Management | $69,000 | 23 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Public Administration | $94,571 | 11 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $70,070 | 9 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
Graduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 140 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 7 |
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | Doctoral | 2 |
| Materials Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Biomedical Engineering | Master | 1 |
| Materials Engineering | Doctoral | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Data Analytics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Bachelor | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs in New York
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