For 31st consecutive year, Alfred University named on Princeton Review ‘Best Colleges’ list

ALFRED, NY — The Princeton Review on Wednesday, Aug. 17, released its 2023 Best 388 Colleges and, for the 31st straight year, Alfred University appears on the list. Alfred University—one of 45 colleges and universities in New York State recognized—has been honored by the Princeton Review each year since the publication released its first Best Colleges list in 1992.

Princeton Review publishes the Best Colleges list each year, using data from more than 2,000 colleges and universities nationwide. School selected for the list represent just 14 percent of all four-year colleges and universities in the country. The publication said it selects honored institutions based on “our high opinion of their academics.” Other factors it takes into account include admissions, tuition and financial aid, student body, campus life, and job placement/careers.

Princeton Review 2023 Best 388 Colleges

In addition to using hard data to formulate its list, the Princeton Review takes into account testimonials from students. Surveyed students from Alfred University pointed to the variety of academic offerings, and the ease with which students can change majors or take courses outside their major; an “outstanding and dedicated faulty,” small class sizes; the “sense of community” on campus and the variety of extracurricular offerings.