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Academics

Flexibility is paramount to an Alfred University education and the school wants its Saxons to avail themselves of the "variety of academic opportunities" it offers in order to create a truly individual curriculum. While known for its "excellent art program"-especially ceramics and glass-students confirm that it's "easy to take subjects outside your major," and they value the number of "other majors versus a traditional art [school] setting" that are available. As one art student attests, "If I had decided to change majors, Alfred has almost every opportunity."

With fewer than 2,000 undergraduates on its sprawling upstate campus, students find "the classroom size is perfect for a more personalized education." As one student says, "It is the closest to one-on-one teaching you can get." Students also have access to hands-on facilities such as outdoor kilns and wind tunnels, as well as built-in funding for real-world experiences via the Alfred University Applied and Experiential Learning Program (APEX). For those who do conduct their own research or experiments, professors are "always willing to put time into student independent projects." Classes at Alfred are headed by "outstanding, talented, dedicated" professors who "are always pushing you to reach your full potential" and they "bring a level of vibrancy and academic encouragement through enthusiasm to the classroom."

Student Body

Alfred's students freely mix and move between the traditional major-related groups to become "well-acquainted with people from a variety of studies and backgrounds and with a variety of interests." All first-year and transfer students participate in Alfred's Common Ground program, taking part in small group discussions to learn about different backgrounds and assumptions they might have. While some say there is "a pretty significant gap between the prevalent, spunky art students and the more reclusive engineers," most easily socialize across academic lines and "more often than not, you'll see engineers rubbing elbows with philosophy majors and artists chilling with math and chemistry majors." The art program draws a large creative component to campus, and while "everyone finds their own little niche" in this "warm" environment, it "definitely does not mean they stay there-you are allowed to float between everything." Saxons are, as a whole, "friendly, outgoing, and involved," and "you can't go down the street without receiving a smile."

Campus Life

Alfred is the second-oldest coed institution in the country, and the school has a long history of often quirky traditions, such as the Pine Hill Derby (soap box racing) and Hot Dog Day (just what it sounds like). School spirit is strong, with students donning purple and gold for Saxon Fridays, and "every sports team is supported, and superfans are at every event." Part of the reason for this strong "sense of community" is the school's "somewhat rural location" in the southern tier of New York, where the "beautiful" campus hums with activities. Students say "there are so many clubs and options that you can find something to do" regardless of the day of week. This includes the "strong equestrian program," as well as "student club productions...and fundraisers and an excellent selection of movies shown on campus." As far as infrastructure goes, "the facilities are amazing," particularly those for art and engineering. That's a good thing, because it means that although "it snows constantly" in this bucolic location, students can carry on with their activities.

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Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Cheyenne LaPlante
Daily Visit Coordinator

Address
Alumni Hall
One Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Phone
8005419229

Email
campusvisits@alfred.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Powell Campus Center
James M. McLane Physical Education Center
Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art
John L. Stull Observatory
Robert Turner Student Art Gallery

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Corning Glass Museum; 40 min. away
Swain Ski Resort; 30 min. away
Letchworth State Park; 30 min. away
Stony Brook State Park; 25 min. away
Glen H. Curtis Museum; 30 min.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday, Saturday (select)
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm; Select Sats., 9-noon
8005419229

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:15; 11:15; 1:15; 3:15 during acad yr., 10/2 all other
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes

Information Sessions
Available

Times
Select Saturdays during the academic year; call

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round

Arrangements
May contact Admissions Office or Coach

Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit
campusvisits@alfred.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Limitations
Available to accepted students only

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Greater Rochester International Airport is 70 miles from campus. Corning-Elmira Regional Airport is 55 miles from campus. A smaller airport in Wellsville is only 15 minutes from campus. Bus lines serve Alfred and surrounding communities. New York Trailways and Short Line buses provide service between Alfred and New York City with transfers to all major cities.

Driving Instructions to Campus
From Rte. 17 E. (I-86) or W. (the Southern Tier Expy.), take Exit 33 at Almond and follow signs for the university to Rte. 21 S. and to Rte. 244 into Alfred. From Rochester, take I-390 S. to Exit 4, the second Dansville exit. Turn right onto Rte. 36 S. and continue through Arkport. Turn onto Rte. 17 W (I-86) and follow the preceding directions from that point. From the northeast, take I-90 to Exit 42 at Geneva. Take Rte. 14 S.; near Dresden, turn right onto Rte. 54 and follow it through Penn Yan to Bath and Rte. 17 W (I-86) Follow the preceding directions from that point.

Local Accommodations
Luxurious accommodations are available on campus at The Saxon Inn (1 Park St., 607-871-2600), located across from the Office of Admissions. Continental breakfast is included and suites sleeping 5 people are available. Country Cabin Inn Bed & Breakfast only 5 min. from campus (607-587-8504). Two options in Hornell (15 min. away) are the Comfort Inn (1 Canisteo Square; 607-324-4300) and the Days Inn (66 Webb Crossing; 607-324-6222. Fifteen minutes southwest of campus in Wellsville is the Microtel Inn and Suites (585-593-3449).
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Applicants: 7,761
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Average HS GPA: 3.40







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