Alfred University

1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802-1205
http://www.alfred.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1836
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,961
Endowment84,496,134
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition22,100
Room/Board10,040
Services
Associated FirmsAlfred University; Corning Incorporated; Dresser-Rand; General Electric; KPMG Numerous school districts (Hornell, Alfred-Almond, Wellsville, Canisteo are the most popular)
Campus Safetylate night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsJohn L. Stull Observatory, Davis Memorial Carillon, Museum of Ceramic Art, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, Robert Turner Student Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsJohn L. Stull Observatory, Davis Memorial Carillon, Museum of Ceramic Art, Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, Robert Turner Student Gallery
Periodical Subs1,458
# of Books305,658
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year68%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size600 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing67%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartment for single students, other housing options
Popular EventsHot Dog Day, Glam Slam, The Alfies
Nearest AirportRochester (75), Elmira Corning (60)
Nearest TrainRochester (75)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (St. Bonaventure University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations95
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Fiat Lux (2 times per month)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Iota Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Mu Delta, Pacioli Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Iota, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Phi, Tau Beta Phi, Keramos
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hillel, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Poder Latino, Umoja, Shades of Ebony, Caribbean Club, Chinese Student & Scholars Association, Pacific Rim Organizations
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) This link provides access to a list of all student clubs and organizations: http: //www. alfred. edu/students/activities/clubs_organizations. html;