For School Counselors
Keep up-to-date on all Alfred University has to offer your students.
Alfred University is a private, nonsectarian university of about 1,700 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. Alfred is home to the Inamori School of Engineering, School of Art and Design, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and College of Business. AU is located between the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and the picturesque Finger Lakes in Western New York State.
Early Action: December 1
Regular Decision: February 1 Preferred
AU accepts students on a rolling basis starting in late November.
Alfred University will be test optional for the 2024-2025 academic year. High school students applying for Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 admission may apply without submitting SAT or ACT scores, however, students have the option of including scores if they choose.
Alfred University will accept: AP/IB/and a variety of college credit courses. Please speak with a counselor for more information.
We accept the Alfred University Application and the Common Application.
AU's codes for score reporting:
- Our SAT code is 2005
- Our ACT code is 2666
AU's Financial Aid:
- Our FAFSA code is 002668
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Life at Alfred University is far from ordinary and we invite you to introduce one of your extraordinary students to what we can offer. Based on a nomination from a school counselor, principal or nominating committee, one current junior from every high school will be eligible for the Alfred University Scholars Award - up to $30,000 per year!
The selected recipient will receive $30,000 per year or, for New York State students only, $18,000 per year if enrolling in our School of Art and Design, Biomaterials Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Engineering Science or Materials Science and Engineering programs.
Scholarship Nominee Qualifications:
- Student nominees must be taking a course of study that is college preparatory in scope
- Student must be currently enrolled at your high school with junior year status
- Student must have achieved an overall 3.0 GPA, or equivalent, at the time of nomination
Alfred University has always been considered “Outside of Ordinary.” Not only were we one of the first higher education institutions in the United States to admit women to programs where they could take courses alongside men, but our commitment to inclusivity continues to be part of our mission to this day. Life at AU is far from ordinary, and we invite you to introduce one of your extraordinary students to what we can offer.
Nomination Process
Save the date: Nominations for the 2025 AU Scholars Award will open January 6, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
We offer several opportunities for students to visit campus both in-person and virtually.
We have developed special information packets for school counselors and encourage you to email admissions to request one. Be sure to include 'Counselor Packet Request' in the subject line.
More Information
APEX
With APEX you'll get funded (yes, funded!) to participate in life-changing educational experiences outside of the classroom.
Honors Program
A community where you can develop a unique perspective through critical independent thinking. It's serious play.
First-Year Experiences
You'll never forget your first year at Alfred University! We'll connect you to outstanding faculty, staff and fellow students and prepare you for a successful first year.
Saxon Athletics
AU Saxons compete on 27 varsity teams including 20 NCAA Division III sports, one USCSA (United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association) sport, one NCA (National Cheerleading Association) and two IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) sports
Community Outreach
Community and K-12 outreach is an important part of our mission. If your school or community group is interested in visiting our campus...
Summer Academic Institutes & Sports Clinics
Each summer, we welcome high school students from all over the country to our beautiful Alfred University campus to participate in exciting academic institutes and sports clinics.