Alfred University

Founded in 1836, this small, comprehensive university enrolls approximately 1,900 undergraduate students and 400 graduate students from 31 states and 20 countries. Faculty attention and a broad range of undergraduate research and leadership opportunities characterize students’ experience. Alfred features state-of-the-art studio art facilities (kilns, glass hot shop, foundry, electronic arts labs, etc.), well-equipped science and engineering labs, two theaters, an equestrian center offering instruction in both Western and English riding, and one of the best teaching observatories in the Northeast.

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  Main Campus

  Alfred, New York, United States

  0 - 5,000 on Campus

  <100,000 residents in Alfred

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  Alfred University is located on the edge of the Finger Lakes Region in New York State, a region renowned for lakes, waterfalls, rolling hills, wineries, apple orchards, and organic farms. The area offers hiking, skiing, and Western and English horseback riding, as well as a thriving arts community. Nearby tourist attractions include Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, and the Corning Glass Museum. In terms of climate, this region of the country offers fabulous colors in the autumn, snow and cold-weather sports opportunities in the winter, and a lush summer landscape. Alfred is a welcoming small-town American community with a lively intellectual and artistic culture. Students can expect to integrate easily into campus and community life. They will have ready and easy access to excellent faculty and facilities, as well as to a wide range of student activities and leadership opportunities at this small comprehensive university.  

  The percentage of international students on campus is typically 7-9% of the student body with up to 50 countries represented.  Most students live on campus and are within easy walking distance to all their classes. Alfred University has small class sizes for all majors allowing for personal interaction with the professors and other students. There are many on-campus activities most days (and nights) of the week, including guest lectures, exhibitions, concerts, recreational activities, performances, and films. There are more than 65 student clubs and organizations available for all types of interests, from bowling and E-sports to cooking and art. One example is the International Student Association (ISA), which brings together international and American students for cultural exchange and social activities.  Some of the other internationals clubs on campus are the, African Student Association (ASA), Muslims Student Association, Asians in America, Poder – Hispanic and Latino Association, and Chinese Language and Culture Club.