Academics
We offer more than 60 majors and concentrations, with degrees from the bachelor's to the doctorate. Classes are small, professors know students by name, and often involve undergraduates in their research projects. Students can easily follow their interests from one program to another.
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Marvin Miller in Front of Miller Performng Arts
A rare gift: Alumnus Marlin Miller Jr. and his wife, Regina, are making an extraordinary gift to support the visual and performing arts at Alfred University.
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Betsy VanDeusen Applying Theatrical Make-up


Students with an interest in both visual and performing arts have done some amazing work that has won regional and national awards.
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Franklin W. Olin College of Business
The College of Business offers a marketing management major with a unique twist: All majors will take at least one course in graphic design through the School of Art & Design.
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Summer programs: From week-long institutes to acquaint high school students with college life to full-fledged college courses, AU has a program for you.

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Summer Program in the Stull Observatory









From scanning electron microscopes and x-ray diffraction equipment, to an incredible array of art facilities and one of the best academic observatories in the country, Alfred University has some of the best facilities you'll find... And best of all, undergraduates have full access.

Design your own major with our Individually Structured Major program. It's one way AU demonstrates its uncommon flexibility.

What the Experts Say...

Best Colleges awarded by US News
Alfred University is noted for "its majors in ceramic sciences and engineering, fine arts, and business administration" and its "great departments in visual arts and dance."

Best Graduate Schools 2009
AU "provides a tremendous amount of personal attention...in an atmosphere that welcomes differences and celebrates the artistic uniqueness that students bring to campus."