- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 555–660 reading and writing, 540–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
- Average net price: $26,127 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Alfred University reported: an acceptance rate of 74% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Alfred University reviews each application.
Alfred University GPA requirements
Alfred University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alfred University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Alfred University acceptance rate
Alfred University admitted 3,683 of 4,988 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alfred University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Alfred, New York, with 1,442 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Alfred University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 555 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1279 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Alfred University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Alfred University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,127 a year at Alfred University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Alfred University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Alfred University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Alfred University test optional?
Yes. Alfred University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 26% sent SAT scores and 45% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Alfred University?
It's one factor among several: Alfred University requires high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Alfred University?
Alfred University doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Alfred University students have?
The middle 50% of Alfred University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 555–660 in reading and writing and 540–650 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Alfred University's acceptance rate?
Alfred University's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,683 of 4,988 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Alfred University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Alfred University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Alfred University?
Yes. Alfred University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Alfred University consider legacy status?
No. Alfred University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Alfred University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,127 a year at Alfred University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Alfred University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alfred UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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