First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: alfred.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts | 55 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 |
| Psychology | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 16 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 10 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
| Materials Engineering | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Business Analytics | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 2 |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20
Elevation
1,778 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
12°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
82.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
4 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$800 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Houghton University22 mi
- St Bonaventure University37 mi
- SUNY College at Geneseo38 mi
- Keuka College43 mi
- University of Pittsburgh-Bradford50 mi
- Elmira College51 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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