State University of New York at Alfred
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How strong are the academics at State University of New York at Alfred?

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

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
32%
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.

SUNY Alfred has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

State University of New York at Alfred 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 SUNY 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 State University of New York at Alfred:

76%
First-year retention rate
32%
4-year grad rate
45%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Science/Technology Management
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
23.8
26.44
29.08
31.72
34.36
37

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 4
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 17
Business
  • Science/Technology Management 31
  • Business Administration and Management, General 19
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13
  • Construction Management, General 12
  • Financial Planning and Services 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 26
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 16
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator 11
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications 7
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 32
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 18
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 14
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 11
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 6
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 3
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 1
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 37
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 31
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 9
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 9
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 9
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 0
  • Nursing Practice 0
Homeland Security
  • Forensic Science and Technology 21
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 16
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 10
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 3
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 3

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