Alfred University
| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Let There Be Light" |
| Type | Private and statutory college |
| Established | 1836 |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $136.8 million (2020) |
| President | Mark Zupan |
Academic staff | 152 FT/ 32 PT (2023) |
| Students | 1,843 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 1,422 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 421 |
| Location | , New York , United States 42°15′20″N 77°47′15.1″W / 42.25556°N 77.787528°W |
| Campus | Rural, 232 acres (94 ha), plus another 400 acres (160 ha) of nearby recreational land |
| Colors | Purple & gold |
| Nickname | Saxons |
| Website | alfred.edu |
Alfred University is a private university in Alfred, New York, United States. It has a total undergraduate population of approximately 1,600 students. The university hosts the statutory New York State College of Ceramics, which includes The Inamori School of Engineering and the School of Art and Design.