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Interested in attending Alfred University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Alfred University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

73
%
Acceptance rate
3.48
Average High School GPA
1200
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Alfred University?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Alfred accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,988 people applied and 3,683 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2126 / 2776 (77%)
Men
1557 / 2212 (70%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Alfred University:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at Alfred University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Alfred University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Alfred considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Alfred University?

3.48
Average High School GPA
1200
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Alfred University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 22% of freshmen who attended Alfred were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 59% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
26%
3.75-3.99
14%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

27%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
Math Mean
594
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
555
Verbal Mean
606
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1115
Composite Mean
1200
75th Percentile
1315

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Alfred University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
November 15
Application notification
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