America's Best Colleges for B Students. Tamra B. Orr
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Student Life and Activities
With 76 percent of students living on campus, students always find something to do. Popular gathering spots include Powell Campus Center, Brick Lawn, the Bandstand, the Moka Joka and Terra Cotta. Favorite campus events include Hot Dog Day, Glam Slam and The Alfies. Alfred University has 65 official student organizations. The most popular are: Chamber singers · Habitat for Humanity · Kanakadea · Spectrum · Pet Pals · Student Activities Board · SAFE · Green Alfred · Alfred Steppas · AU Swing Society · Friday Night Live · Pirate Theater. Sports fan can enjoy intramural teams such as: basketball · soccer · racquetball · golf · volleyball. Alfred University is a member of the Empire Eight (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Alfred University has 159 full-time and 59 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Alfred University offers 65 majors with the most popular being art/design, mechanical engineering and business administration and least popular being philosophy, geology and global studies. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · honors program · Phi Beta Kappa · internships.
B Student Support and Success
Rumored to have been the inspiration for the 1980s television series “Northern Exposure”, this college is quiet and small but active. The school is especially known for its School of Engineering’s glass and ceramic programs and is one of the few schools that offers a degree in Ceramic Engineering. Classes are typically less than 10 students. The general atmosphere appeals to the back-to-nature student who likes cold, snowy winters.
Alfred University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · family planning. Additional counseling services include women’s and wellness counseling. The average freshman year GPA is 2.6, and 75 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Alfred University include: Corning Inc. · Dresser Rand · Pratt and Whitney · Alfred University.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Alfred University, such as additional time to complete your degree and a lightened course load. High school foreign language waivers are accepted. According to the school, the progress of students receiving services from Special Academic Services is monitored. Students with learning disabilities will find support through the following programs: tutors · testing accommodations · untimed tests · extended time for tests · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · tape recorders · diagnostic testing service · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Alfred University
Alfred (Pop. 5,237)
Location: Rural
Four-year private
Founded: 1836
Website: http://www.alfred.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 2,431
Undergrads: 1,960
Part-time students: 3%
From out-of-state: 20%
Male/Female: 49%/51%
Live on-campus: 76%
Off-campus employment rating: Poor
Caucasian: 66%
African American: 8%
Hispanic: 7%
Asian: 2%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 3%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 20%
Class size 10-29: 63%
Class size 30-49: 14%
Class size 50-99: 2%
Class size 100 or more: 1%
Returning freshmen: 75%
Six-year graduation rate: 62%
Most Popular Majors
Art/design
Mechanical engineering
Business administration
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · minority affiliation. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are considered, if submitted, but are not required. According to the admissions office, there are no minimum requirements. Admission is determined on an individual basis. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 Foreign Language.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
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Admissions
Applicants: 3,417
Accepted: 2,385
Acceptance rate: 69.8%
Placed on wait list: 91
Enrolled from wait list: 11
Average GPA: 3.2
ACT range: 21-27
SAT Math range: 500-600
SAT Reading range: 480-580
Top 10% of class: 16%
Top 25% of class: 43%
Top 50% of class: 84%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: 12/1
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $30,100
Out-of-state tuition: $30,100
Room: $6,216
Board: $6,056
Books: $1,300
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 82%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 81%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 83%
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