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How strong are the academics at Alfred University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

7:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
43%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Alfred has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
128
10-19
183
20-29
56
30-39
38
40-49
6
50-99
6
100+
2

Honors Programs

Alfred University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Alfred's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Alfred University:

43%
4-year grad rate
54%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $48,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$48,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Alfred University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Fine/Studio Arts, General
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Elementary Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management, General
13
22.6
32.2
41.8
51.4
61

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 21
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 10
  • Accounting 6
  • Finance, General 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 10
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 22
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 28
  • Engineering, Other 15
  • Ceramic Sciences and Engineering 8
  • Materials Engineering 7
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 6
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1
History
  • History, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 11
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Business Analytics 1
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 1
  • Gerontology 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 4
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 30
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 61
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2

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