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How strong are the academics at Alfred University?

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

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
44%
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 9:1. 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:

78%
First-year retention rate
44%
4-year grad rate
57%
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
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
8.2
17.56
26.92
36.28
45.64
55

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 20
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 8
  • Finance, General 6
  • Accounting 3
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 24
  • Ceramic Sciences and Engineering 16
  • Energy Systems Engineering, General 6
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 5
  • Materials Engineering 4
  • Ceramic Sciences and Engineering 1
  • Engineering, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 2
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1
History
  • History, General 3
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 10
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1
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
  • Business Analytics 2
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Gerontology 0
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 6
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 23
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Sociology, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 55
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
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