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Academics:
AU is a private, nonsectarian university, comprised of
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of
Business, the College of Engineering and Professional
Studies, and the College of Ceramics, whose School of Art
and Design and the School of Ceramic Engineering and
Materials Science are partnership schools funded in part
by the State University of New York. More...
Accreditation: Alfred University is accredited by:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
New York State Association of Colleges and Schools
New York State Education Department
Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology
(Programs in Ceramic Engineering, Material Sciences and
Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
American Chemical Society
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
International Association of Management Education
National Association of School Psychologists
Class Profile:
Undergraduate men-972; Undergraduate women-996;
Graduate men-133; Graduate women-177. The minority
population is approximately 12%. AU students represent 31
states and 20 countries. The student-faculty ratio is a
low 12:1.
Admission Requirements:
Admission is selective. For undergraduates, high
school transcripts, SAT I or ACT scores, letter of
recommendation and essay are required. In general,
admitted undergraduate students have a A, B+ or B High
School average and the middle 50% have SAT scores between
1080 and 1280. Admitted graduate students should have a
3.0 GPA or better.
Tuition:
For 2002-2003, freshman tuition for the
privately-endowed colleges is held at $18,498 under the
Alfred Tuition Plan, $20,376 for new transfer students.
Grad school tuition is $24,720 for 2002-2003.
For the New York State College of Ceramics, undergraduate
tuition for 2002-2003 is $10,272 for in-state students and
$14,160 for out-of-state students. Grad school tuition is
$14,586 for 2002-2003.
Financial Aid:
Alfred University offers merit-based
scholarships, need-based grants, loans, and work-study.
For 2002-03, about 95% of entering freshmen received
some form of financial aid. There are special scholarships
available to transfer students. More...
Faculty:
There are 164 full-time faculty members. 88% hold a
doctorate or highest degree in their field.
Research:
AU's research programs and the "Centers for
Excellence" complement the academics programs.
Undergraduate students work side-by-side with professors
and are mentored by graduate students in these programs
and centers.
Outcomes:
The most recent survey of AU graduates revealed that
one year after graduation, 94% of all respondents were
either employed or in graduate school.
Alumni:
From corporate board rooms to kindergarten classrooms,
from court rooms to operating rooms, and from research
labs to a theater stage, AU's more than 22,000 alumni are
making their mark.
Athletics:
The AU Saxons compete in 23 NCAA Division III sports.
About 20% of all undergrads play a varsity sport, and half
of all AU students participate in either intramural or
club sports.
Housing:
AU is a residential campus, with a majority of its
2,400 students living in 23 residence halls. Students must
live on campus for four semesters.
Student Life:
AU students are involved in more than 100 clubs and
organizations. The events calendar is filled with concerts
by nationally-known entertainers, comedy clubs, lectures,
film festivals and visiting artist workshops, as well as
dance, music and theatrical performances by AU students
and touring professionals.
For life off campus, see Living in Alfred.
What's it really like to be here? Check out AU Real Life,
the online journals of freshmen. |
