Tuition Cost & Fees

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Undergraduate - NY Resident 2023-24

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

Tuition and Fees for NY Resident Undergraduate
Costs for New York State Resident Liberal Arts & Sciences,
Business		 Engineering - Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided Art and Design*****, Engineering - Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science
Tuition* $38,270 $38,270 $22,310
Required Fees $1,260 $1,260 $1,260
Residence Hall** $7,090 $7,090 $7,090
Food Plan*** $7,150 $7,150 $7,150
Estimated Personal Expense**** $4,202 $4,202 $4,580
Total Direct Cost (Fall & Spring) $57,972 $57,972 $42,390

*Tuition is based on an academic year.

**Residence Hall rates are based on a double room.

***Food Plan rates are based on our "Gold" food plan. Students may choose from several different food plan options ranging from $6,930 - $7,360 per year.

****Personal Expenses include books, supplies, travel and other personal expenses.

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

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Tuition & Fees for New York State Resident Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Engineering - Mechanical, Renewable Energy, Undecided Art & Design, Engineering - Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass, Materials Science
Tuition* $38,270 $38,270 $22,310
Full Time Student Service Fee** $1,260 $1,260 $1,260
Total Direct Cost (Fall & Spring) $39,530 $39,530 $23,570

*Part Time Tuition per credit hour is $1170.

**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 2023-24 are charged per credit hour and there is a part-time student service fee of $110 per semester.

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Housing Costs for New York State Resident Amount
On Campus* $7,090
Off Campus** $8,670

*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 average cost is $11,420 per year. Students living off campus (not with parents) are provided this estimated average cost for room and food expense planning and it is used in our financial aid budgets.

Residence Life Options
Food Plan Costs for New York State Resident King Alfred Plan Gold Plan** Purple Plan Black Knight Plan Commuter Plan
Food Swipes per week (Ade) Unlimited 10 8 3 0
Saxon Swipes 15 60 45 30 80
Dining Dollars* $50 $200 $250 $575 $100
Total Cost (Fall & Spring) $7,360 $7,150 $6,930 $5,980 $2,910

*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 for financial aid calculations.

Dining Options
Personal Expenses for New York State Resident Amount
Books & Supplies $1,300*
Personal & Transportation $2,830
Total Cost (Fall & Spring) $4,130

*Art and Design students should assume additional expenses for books and supplies of $450.