Alfred University

If you want to apply to Alfred University, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application is $50. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Considering Applying Early to Alfred University?

Alfred University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

Mark your calendar! The Early Action deadline is November 1, which is coming up fast! In 2021, Alfred University admitted 0 of the 0 students who applied early decison.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Alfred University Hard To Get Into?

Alfred University is amoderately difficult school to get into. Alfred University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Alfred University accepted 42% of all applicants., around 1,801 of the 4,272 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Alfred University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to statutory engineering programs (biomaterials, ceramics, glass science), School of Art and Design is program very difficult.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Alfred University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Alfred University

Alfred University Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Alfred University must submit the following items. Double check with Alfred University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Alfred University?

Students admitted to Alfred University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 89% submitted a class rank. At Alfred University 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 34% were in the top 25% and 67% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Alfred University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 86% of Alfred University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 23% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Alfred University?

To be competitive with other Alfred University applicants, you should strive to earn between 940 and 1180 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Alfred University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1180 and 25% of scored lower than 940, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Alfred University students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Alfred University students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Alfred University?

To be most competitive at Alfred University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Alfred University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Alfred University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

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Transferring to Alfred University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Alfred University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Alfred University during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

Alfred University Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Alfred University?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Alfred University.

Does Alfred University accept transfer credits?

Alfred University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Alfred University accepts:

CLEP subject tests DSST/DANTES Life Long Learning Credit ACE recommendations for credit Excelsior College Examinations

Does Alfred University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Alfred University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Alfred University?

No, Alfred University is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average,, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application..

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