ALFRED UNIVERSITY

ALFRED UNIVERSITY

ALUMNI HALL, ONE SAXON DRIVE, ALFRED, NY 14802-1205 • ADMISSIONS: 607-871-2115 • FAX: 607-871-2198
FINANCIAL AID: 607-871-2159 • E-MML: ADMWWW@ALFRED.EDU • WEESITE: WWW.ALFRED.EDU

STUDENTS SAY

Academics

Alfred University is” a small school with a big heart.” The School of Engineerin and the School of Art and Design receive state ftinding, resulting in reduced tuition for both New Yorkers and out-of-state students (although state residenb receive a larger discount for the art school). Not surprisingly, Alfred is “known’ for its “great financial aid.” The School of Engineering is famous for its “ye9 strong” glass and ceramics program (in fact Alfred’s one of the few schools in th nation offering a degree in ceramic engineering). Students are also drawn to th business and English departments. Alfred provides a cozy community that stu dents, professors, and administrators enjoy. One student says, “There is excellen interaction between students and professors; and with small classes, the facu1t can devote more tune to each individual student.” Alfred is the kind of plao where “about half our professors, maybe more, want to go by first name.” Al agree that “professors know very much about what they are teaching” and “read out to students,” making them “very approachable.” Another student reports “Within a few months of being here, I had met the President of the university ant the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. I am now on a first-name basis with th1 President and the Dean of Students. I babysit the Dean of Students’ kids.” N wonder students tell us that “the level of personal connection here, all across th board, is exceptional.”

Life

Small-town life can be a rough go for college students, especially in the wintry landscape of upstate New York, but fortunately “Alfred provides desperately needed entertainment. The school seems to realize that its position in the world (an hour away from civilization) requires some extra effort as far as keeping the students from going stir-crazy, and they really pull through.” The school “is really good about bringing different performers and movies into town every weekend,” while “art shows, visiting lecturers in every division,” and “over 100 clubs and activities” help round out the schedule. That said, there are some who wish that “outside businesses” could be “brought in” to give students something “to do off campus.” But why go off campus when all you need is snow? “Traying, or stealing dining hail trays and riding them down the dangerously steep hill between upper and lower campus, is a perennial favorite. I’ve seen [people do it in thej nude, in subzero weather too,” a student says. Another adds that though “Alfred is a small town ... if you’re not a boring person you won’t be bored on campus.” Students with cars remind us that “within [a] 30 to 60 minute [drive] . . . are most of the major entertainments you could want—movies, a mall or two, bowling, places to volunteer if you’re so inclined, restaurants, and places to cut loose and dance.”

Student Body

At Alfred University, students tell us, “The typical student is atypical. A lot of students are artsy and into alternative things. But there are a lot [of] sporty types too.” Art does get a lot of mentions around campus. As one student explains, “AU is artistic, or at least appreciative of the arts.” “Minorities and LGBT kids are well- represented on campus and in campus leadership positions,” and “There’s even peaceful coexisting with (neighboring) Alfred State. We rib them, and they prob ably rib us, but we have Alfred State kids in some of our extracurricular groups, and until I was told they weren’t Alfred University kids, I would never have known the difference.” All in all, “Diversity works so well on this campus” thanks to a population of “friendly” and “hardworking” students.

ADMISSIONS

Very important factors considered include; Character/persona] qualities, class rank, extracurricular activities, recommendation(s), rigor of secondary school record. Important factors considered include: Application essay, standardized test scores, volunteer work, work experience. Other factors considered include: Interview, racial/ethnic status, talent/ability. SAT or ACT required; ACT with Writing component required. TOEFL required of all international applicants. High school diploma is required. and GED is accepted. Academic units required: 4 English, 2 math, 2 science (2 science labs), 2 social studies. Academic units recommended: 4 math, 3 science (3 science labs), 3 social studies.

The Inside Word

Alfred is renowned for its high quality of academics and its focus on the arts— yet the university’s general lack of name recognition and relatively isolated campus has always affected both the applicant pool and number of admitted students who enroll, meaning that selectivity was relatively low for a school of its calibet Now, thanks to Marlin Miller’s $35 million donation given to support the school’s visual and performing arts programs—one of the largest endowments ever given for arts education—expect Alfred’s stature in the national academic community to grow exponentially.

FINANCIAL AID

Students should submit: FAFSA, institution’s own financial aid form, state aid form, Noncustodial PROFILE, Business/Farm Supplement. The Princeton Review suggests that all financial aid forms be submitted as soon as possible after January 1. Need-based scholarships/grants offered: Pell Grant, SEOG, state scholarships/grants, private scholarships, the school’s own gift aid. Loan aid offered: FFEL Subsidized Stafford, FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford, FFEL PLUS, Federal Perkins Loan, college/university loans from institutional funds, private alternative loans. Applicants will be notified of awards on a rolling basis beginning or about February 15. Federal Work-Study Program available. Institutional employment available. Off-campus job opportunities are poor.

FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

“The admissions process at Alfred University is the foundation for the personal attention that a student can expect from this institution. Bath applicant is evaluated individualiy and can expect genuine, personal attention at Alfred University.

“Alfred University requires that freshman applicants for Fall 2008 submit scores from either the new SAT or the ACT (with Writing component).”