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Alfred University
  • 4 Year
  • ALFRED, NY
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Alfred University
#85 in Best Colleges for Art in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • ALFRED, NY
  • 605 reviews
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    Alfred University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    94%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    73%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,498 / year
    Poll
    40%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 115 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 51 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,750 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 56 responses
    • Powell Dining Hall
      23%
    • Midnight
      20%
    • Ade Dining Hall
      16%
    • The Art Spot
      16%
    • Moka Joka
      14%
    • There are none
      7%
    • Olin Cafe
      4%
    41%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 37 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 29 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      24%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      55%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      14%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      7%

    Safety

    Safety
    A minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    89%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 36 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 23 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      35%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      52%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      9%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      6%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      39%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      32%
    • Not very visible.
      10%
    • We have campus police?
      13%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 57 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      4%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      30%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      60%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      7%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Equestrian, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 41 responses
    • Hot Dog Day Weekend
      27%
    • Senior Shows
      17%
    • Midnight Breakfast
      15%
    • Decorating the King Alfred Statue
      12%
    • Dance Concert
      10%
    • Gallery openings
      5%
    • Free coffee during finals...
      2%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 40 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      23%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      43%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      10%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 25 responses
    • Hot Dog Day
      96%
    • Graduation
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    91%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 32 responses
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