Tuition Cost & Fees

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Undergraduate - NY Resident 2024-25

Our average aid award significantly reduces the cost of attendance. New York state residents are eligible for a discount on select programs.

Summary Cost of Attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Tuition*

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$40,180

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$23,430

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Required Fees

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$1,320

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$1,320

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Living Expenses:  Housing and Food**

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$15,380

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$15,380

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment***

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$1,300

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$1,300

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Transportation

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$1,000

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$1,000

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Personal

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$1,900

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$1,900

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Average Federal Loan Fees

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$72

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$72

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New York State Resident Living on Campus

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Fall and Spring)

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$61,152

Art & Design***, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$44,402

*Tuition is based on an academic year.

**The amount in the cost of attendance estimate table is a result of guidance from the federal government about how universities calculated published cost estimates. The actual price you pay for food and housing will be determined by the housing and meal plan options you select.

***Art & Design students will have an additional Wood Shop Fee of $20 and should assume additional expenses for books and supplies of approximately $450.

Tuition and Fees for New York State ResidentLiberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, UndecidedArt & Design, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

Tuition and Fees for New York State Resident

Tuition*

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$40,180

Art & Design, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$23,430

Tuition and Fees for New York State Resident

Full Time Student Service Fee**

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$1,320

Art & Design, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$1,320

Tuition and Fees for New York State Resident

Total Tuition and Fees (Fall & Spring)

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Performing Arts, Engineering-Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided

$41,500

Art & Design, Engineering – Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science

$24,750

*Part Time Tuition per credit hour is $1,230.

**The Full Time Student Service Fee is for students enrolled in Alfred University on a full time basis. Part-time tuition rates (<12 credits per semester) for 2024-25 are charged per credit hour and there is a part-time student service fee of $120 per semester.

Housing Cost for New York State ResidentAmount

Housing Cost for New York State Resident

On Campus*

Amount

$7,626

Housing Cost for New York State Resident

Off Campus (not with parents)**

Amount

$9,150

Housing Cost for New York State Resident

Commuter (with parent/family member)

Amount

Not Applicable

*The housing cost in the budget reflects the average cost of all students in the previous aid year. Most first year students live on campus in a traditional style residence hall double room. A limited number of single rooms are available.

**The Off Campus housing cost for students not living with parents is provided as an estimate for planning purposes and used in our financial aid budgets.

Food Plan Costs for New York State ResidentKing Alfred PlanGold Plan**Purple PlanBlack Knight PlanCommuter 90 BlockCommuter 50 Block

Food Plan Costs for New York State Resident

Meal Swipes

King Alfred Plan

Unlimited

Gold Plan**

12/week

Purple Plan

10/week

Black Knight Plan

3/week

Commuter 90 Block

90/semester

Commuter 50 Block

50/semester

Food Plan Costs for New York State Resident

Dining Dollars*

King Alfred Plan

$75

Gold Plan**

$250

Purple Plan

$300

Black Knight Plan

$800

Commuter 90 Block

$100

Commuter 50 Block

$175

Food Plan Costs for New York State Resident

Guest Meals (Semester)

King Alfred Plan

3

Gold Plan**

3

Purple Plan

3

Black Knight Plan

3

Commuter 90 Block

0

Commuter 50 Block

0

Food Plan Costs for New York State Resident

Total Cost (Fall & Spring)

King Alfred Plan

$7,730

Gold Plan**

$7,510

Purple Plan

$7,280

Black Knight Plan

$6,280

Commuter 90 Block

$3,060

Commuter 50 Block

$2,930

*Dining Dollars are used like cash at AVI Fresh locations and select vending machines on campus. Dining Dollars only come with the purchase of a food plan and roll over from Fall to Spring semester, but expire regardless of balance on Commencement Day of each academic year. Additional Dining Dollars may be purchased.

**We use the “Gold” plan with cost adjusted for 21 meals per week for financial aid budget purposes.

Please note that the personal expenses estimate listed in the "Summary Cost of Attendance" table above serves only as a guideline. We strongly encourage students to conduct their own analysis of personal expenses as individual needs and circumstances may vary significantly depending on lifestyle, residence status, mode of transportation, healthcare, clothing and personal care needs, etc.