Student Consumer Information
Student Consumer Information Quick Access
Each area on the page below provides quick access to federal and state student consumer information disclosures, including costs, financial aid, outcomes, health and safety, and required policies. Click on each for more information. Paper copies of consumer information are available upon request. Enrolled students also receive an annual notice regarding consumer information.
Student Complaints and Grievances
Alfred State's student complaint and grievance policies and procedures are available through this page: Student Complaint Policy
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Program-specific professional licensure disclosure statements are linked below:
Financial Aid & Cost Information
Availability of Institutional & Financial Aid Information
Students are notified through their Alfred State email account before the start of each fall and spring semester regarding FERPA, the tuition liability policy, and registration instructions. Details about financial aid programs and eligibility are available on the Financial Aid webpage.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Information (SAP)
Financial Terms and Conditions
Federal Aid Verification Information
Financial Aid Assistance
- Financial Aid
- Notice of federal student financial aid penalties for drug law violations: students are notified individually if eligibility is lost due to a drug law violation, along with information on how eligibility can be regained.
Cost of Attendance & Net Price
Textbook Information
Textbook information is available through the campus bookstore and through BannerWeb (login may be required). Semester schedule information and required or optional textbook needs are reported to the bookstore as part of schedule procedures.
Refund & Withdrawal Policy
The refund policy includes requirements for withdrawal and the return of tuition and financial aid. Enrolled students receive the tuition liability policy by email before and during the first week of each semester.
Privacy of Records (FERPA)
Students are notified through their Alfred State email account prior to the start of each fall and spring semester regarding privacy of student records under FERPA.
Academic Programs & Transfer
- View All Programs
- Transfer of credit policies and articulation agreements: Transfer Credits
- Institutional and program accreditation, approval, or licensure: see program pages under “Accreditation/Certification” and the institutional accreditations page: Accreditations
Alfred State periodically revises programs to align with SUNY parameters for minimum General Education requirements and the Seamless Transfer initiative. SUNY General Education Requirements
Student Outcomes & Achievement
Institutional Outcomes (IPEDS via College Navigator)
Institutional-level outcomes, including retention and graduation rates, are available through the NCES College Navigator tool.
- NCES College Navigator: Alfred State College
- Retention rate (College Navigator): 65% for first-time students seeking bachelor's degrees
- Completion, graduation, and transfer-out rates (College Navigator):
- Graduation Rate (150% of normal time): 55%
- Transfer-out Rate: 21%
- Alternative outcome measures are reported on the college's College Navigator page.
Student Body Diversity (IPEDS via College Navigator)
Student body diversity data is provided from the most recent IPEDS Fall Enrollment Survey and Financial Aid Survey on the College Navigator website (data year noted on that site).
- Male: 62% | Female: 38%
- American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 11%
- Hispanic or Latino: 13%
- White: 69%
- Two or more races: 5%
- Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%
- Non-resident alien: 0%
- Pell recipients: 48%
Student Achievement Measure (SAM)
Alfred State participates in the Student Achievement Measure (SAM), a voluntary initiative tracking student progress across institutions for a more complete picture of undergraduate progress and completion.
Program Pass Rates (Selected Examples)
- RHIT Exam Pass Rate (2023-24): 100%.
- VTNE 3-Year Pass Rate (2023-2025): 88%.
- NCLEX (2024): 88.37% first-time candidate pass rate.
- ARRT Radiologic Technology (Program 5 Year Average): 72.4% (2020-2024).
Student performance information for all programs is available on the corresponding Program Overview pages in the college's Course Catalog.
Graduate Outcomes
Employment and Continuing Education Rate: 99%
Statement of Accuracy
The Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness (OIRPE) verifies institutional-level outcomes by regularly checking links to the NCES College Navigator tool and works with academic departments to review publicly displayed data including exam and licensure pass rates.
Policies & Student Rights
Policies & Student Rights
- Copyright infringement policies and sanctions (including computer use and file sharing): Academic Integrity Code and Policies for the Access and Utilization of College Computing Facilities (password required)
- Religious absences: students may be entitled to an equal opportunity to register on another day or to make up study or work requirements due to religious beliefs. Religious Absences (PDF)
Health Requirements
- Drug and alcohol abuse prevention program
- Alfred State's drug and alcohol abuse prevention policy (DAAPP) is distributed annually to students.
- Vaccination policies
- Meningitis information and health forms: Health Forms
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited on campus except in outside designated smoking areas. See campus maps for designated areas. Students who want help quitting may contact the Health and Wellness Services Office.
Campus Safety & Conduct
Safety & Security Reports
- Campus security report (including emergency response and evacuation procedures), timely warnings, and crime log: University Police
- Missing person notification policy: University Police
- Annual security and fire safety report (including fire safety report and fire log): Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
- Vehicle, traffic, and parking regulations: Parking Regulations
Student Conduct & Public Order
- Rules for maintaining public order, demonstrations, and crowd control: Student Code of Conduct
- Code of conduct policies for students, faculty, and visitors: Student Code of Conduct
- Hazing policy: Campus Anti-Hazing Information
Bias-related Crime Notification & Prevention
- Bias-related crime notification: Affirmative Action (PDF)
- Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking prevention: Affirmative Action (PDF)
Advertising & Credit Card Marketing
See campus advertising policy (includes credit card marketing information). Advertising on Campus (PDF)
Education Loan Disclosures
Education Loan Disclosures
- State Grant Assistance
- Loans | Federal Student Aid
- Federal Student Aid: Manage Loans
- Entrance Counseling | Federal Student Aid
- Exit Counseling | Federal Student Aid
- Private education loan disclosures (including self-certification form)
- Loan Code of Conduct | Alfred State
- Preferred Private Lenders | Alfred State
Other Required Disclosures
- Intercollegiate Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act: Athletics disclosures
- Voter registration information: Voter Registration (NY) and NVRA Voter Registration
- Consumer information on College Navigator: Researching Financial Aid
- Accessibility facilities and services: Accessibility Services