Founded in 1836, Alfred University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Alfred (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Alfred University is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Alfred University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 186 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Alfred University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.