Alfred University is a private university located in Alfred, NY. Alfred University covers an area of 232 acres. In 1836, Alfred University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Alfred University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Fiat Lux (Latin) and its official colors are purple and gold. In addition to over 1,715 undergraduate students, AU also boasts of over 667 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,300. The school has an academic staff of 164 who teach various courses to the students. Around 48% of the students are females and 52% are males. Notably, Alfred University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At AU around 57% are white, 13% are Black or African American, and 10% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. Moreover, around 94% of the students are 24 and under. In its 184 years of existence, AU has produced several known personalities like Robert Klein (Comedian, Television producer), Marvin Bell (Poet, Teacher), Rodney O. Martin Jr (Businessperson), and Robert Benmosche (Businessperson). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At AU, 138 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AACSB The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and ACS American Chemical Society. Alfred University has around $138 million (2019) in endowment.
