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Alfred University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1115 to 1315

ACT Range24 to 29

Average GPA3.50

Acceptance Rate73.8%

With a 73.8% acceptance rate, Alfred is accessible, so your goal is to show you are a strong match rather than simply clear an admissions bar. If you submit scores, aim for the upper half of admitted students, around 1315 SAT or 29 ACT, while keeping your GPA near or above the 3.50 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Alfred University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Alfred University enrolls 1,474 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Alfred’s freshman retention rate is 78%, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Alfred, NY

Undergrad Enrollment1,474

Freshman Retention78%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate57%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Alfred University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Alfred, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. For the December 1 Early Action deadline, a November SAT or October ACT is typically the last fall retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Alfred’s tuition and fees are $41,500, and 72% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $23,726. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$41,500

Room and Board$15,356

Average Merit Award$23,726

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid72%

Average Aid Package$38,439

Average Debt at Grad$26,966

Alfred University’s tuition, fees, room, and board total about $56,856 before aid. About 72% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $38,439. Merit awards are also a meaningful part of the picture, averaging $23,726. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,966.