If you are planning on applying to Alfred University, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee costs $50.
Here's an overiew of some of Alfred University's admissions stats.
Alfred University 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.4 |
Mean SAT Score | 1183 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 27% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 3% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Alfred University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | Yes | November 1 | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | February 1 | –– |
Alfred University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1.
Alfred University accepts around 91% of early action applicants and 67% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Alfred University admitted 46 of the 58 who applied early action.
➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to get into Alfred University. Alfred University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Alfred University accepted 67% of students, around 4,193 from 6,243 applicants.
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.
Alfred University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
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 in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Alfred University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
Interview | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Class Rank | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Alfred University for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Alfred University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Alfred University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Other Requirements | √ | portfolio for applicants to the School of Art and Design | ||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 1 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Alfred University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.
Out of all students that were admitted, 2% submitted a class rank.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Alfred University considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
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 2022, 27% of Alfred University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Alfred University applicants, you should aim to score between 1080 and 1300 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Alfred University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1300 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Alfred University student is 1183.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Alfred University students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Alfred University students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.
To be most competitive at Alfred University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 29 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Alfred University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.
A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Alfred University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.
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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
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 • Excelsior College Examinations
Does Alfred University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Alfred University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Alfred University?
❌ No, Alfred University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Alfred University's acceptance rate?
✅ Alfred University has an acceptance rate of 67%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Alfred University?
❌ Alfred University does not offer early decision.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Alfred University?
✅ The early action acceptance rate at Alfred University was 91% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Alfred University? Alfred University is a somewhat selective institution. The Alfred University acceptance rate is 67%. This means that the institution accepts 67 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Alfred University is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Alfred University is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
29 and Above
21 to 29
21 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Alfred University is 25. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into Alfred University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 21 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 21 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1300 and Above
1080 to 1300
1080 and Less
The median SAT score for Alfred University students is 1183. Applicants with SAT scores of 1300 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Alfred University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1080 to 1300 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1080 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Alfred University.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Alfred University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.4. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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