Outside of Ordinary
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For nearly 200 years our valley campus has kindled an ideal environment to ignite potential and change lives. We give students an uncommon set of top-ranked programs. Mix and match courses in the sciences and engineering, in the arts, in psychology, performing arts and business to tailor your education to your aspirations and develop the skills you need to succeed. Here, innovation and technology meet wilderness trails and Baja buggy challenges. The people, the town, the hills and sunset views, the lush summers and crystal winters contribute to the magic of this place – a place alive with a can-do attitude we all share and carry into the world wherever we go. This place makes us who we always wanted to be. Alfred University. Outside of Ordinary.
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Special Opportunities/Resources
Watch the exciting progress as our multi-field athletics and recreation facility comes to life. Saxon Hill will provide extensive opportunities to future student-athletes and new recreational opportunities to local communities.
So, you can see yourself going to Alfred? We can, too! Start the process of becoming a Saxon today!
The best way to find out if Alfred University feels like home is to experience the magic in our valley—whether that’s in person, virtually, or both.
Your Academic Journey Starts Here
What do Tesla, the Navy SEALs, Apple and Meals on Wheels have in common? Alfred University graduates work there, among other extraordinary organizations. OUR MISSION is to help students realize their purpose.
Begin your success story here on our magical valley campus. Between our surreal sunsets and incredibly creative community, ingenuity grows wild here.
Mix and match an uncommon set of top-ranked programs. We're big believers in driving your own academic adventure.
Affordable for All
Our world-class education is more affordable than you think thanks to our generous financial aid.
$1,000/Y
Visit Grant
Visit Alfred & get $1,000 toward your future tuition each year you're here. Both in-person and virtual options available.
Experiential Learning
Through our APEX (Applied & Experiential Learning) program you'll have no problem adding real-world work or research to your resume.
Campus Spotlight
MFA Alum Heats Up Netflix
"Alfred gave me the opportunity to branch out from glass. And I developed an appreciation for the physical context in which your work is placed."
We can't wait to get to know you
Life at Alfred University is far from ordinary. From our quirky traditions and our incredible location to our more than 60+ majors and 70+ minors you can mix and match. Whether you want to be an artist or engineer, accountant or CEO, mathematician or scientist, artist or performer, we'll prepare you for graduate or professional school, the workforce and the world. And in true Saxon spirit, you'll make lifelong friends along the way.