Alfred University Acceptance Rate
Alfred, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,761
- Admitted
- 3,751
- Yield
- 11.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Alfred University's acceptance rate has fallen from 69.4% in 2014–15 to 48.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,482 to 7,761 (+123%) over that period.
Its 48.3% rate makes Alfred University more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 82%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (53% for women vs 43% for men, a 10-point gap). Alfred University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 11.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,482 | 2,418 | 69.4% | 489 |
| 2015–16 | 3,640 | 2,490 | 68.4% | 455 |
| 2016–17 | 3,897 | 2,447 | 62.8% | 417 |
| 2017–18 | 3,566 | 2,237 | 62.7% | 418 |
| 2018–19 | 4,296 | 2,693 | 62.7% | 437 |
| 2019–20 | 4,485 | 2,801 | 62.5% | 458 |
| 2020–21 | 4,252 | 2,726 | 64.1% | 359 |
| 2021–22 | 6,243 | 4,193 | 67.2% | 388 |
| 2022–23 | 7,091 | 3,589 | 50.6% | 369 |
| 2023–24 | 7,761 | 3,751 | 48.3% | 432 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,118 | 2,183 | 53% |
| Men | 3,643 | 1,568 | 43% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 560–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–31 | 5% |
How Alfred University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Alfred University's acceptance rate?
Alfred University's acceptance rate is 48.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,751 admitted of 7,761 applicants).
Is Alfred University test optional?
Alfred University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Alfred University?
Alfred University received 7,761 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,751.
What SAT score do you need for Alfred University?
Admitted students at Alfred University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Alfred University getting harder to get into?
Alfred University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.4% in 2014–15 to 48.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.alfred.edu/.