Alfred University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Alfred University?

Alfred University's published price needs to be separated from a student's likely price after aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $36,818, with $1,320 in required fees. The reported typical annual room-and-board charge was $16,480, and books and supplies were estimated at $1,300. Together, those items total $55,918 before transportation, personal expenses, and other individual costs.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $38,138.
• 2024-25 typical room and board: $16,480.
• 2024-25 estimated books and supplies: $1,300.

Those figures form a historical estimate, not a current bill or a complete cost of attendance. Reported undergraduate tuition was the same for in-state and out-of-state students in that dataset, but charges can differ by program and year. Applicants should use the tuition schedule and cost-of-attendance budget for their own school, entry year, and housing plan rather than combine figures published for different years.

Financial aid can substantially change the amount paid. In the reported aid data, the average undergraduate grant award was $28,174, and 64% of students had student loans. Grants generally do not need to be repaid; loans do. Reported average net price also varied with family income, from $15,067 for the lowest listed income group to $33,388 for families above $110,000. Those are averages, not individual offers.

Eligible students may be considered for federal and state aid and institutional scholarships. Completing the FAFSA is a central step for federal aid consideration, while scholarship and state-aid processes may require additional action. Veterans and eligible dependents should have the university's veterans-benefits contact review how their specific education benefits interact with other aid. For a usable comparison with other colleges, applicants need an individual aid offer showing grants, loans, work eligibility, and the remaining amount their household would have to cover.

What are the work-study opportunities at Alfred University?

Alfred students can explore campus employment, including positions associated with Federal Work-Study when they are eligible and a position is available. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program that helps eligible students earn wages through a job; the award is not an automatic credit against a tuition bill.

Students should check their aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and consult the university's student-employment listings or financial-aid office for hiring procedures. A student without a Work-Study award may still be able to apply for jobs funded through other campus budgets, depending on the position. Hours, pay, and openings vary, so projected job earnings should be treated differently from a guaranteed grant.

For career-related work, the career center can assist with internship searches, applications, interviews, and employer connections. An internship is not required of every Alfred student, and internships, ordinary campus jobs, and Federal Work-Study can have different pay and academic-credit arrangements.