College of Ceramics

Overview

Alfred University / College of Ceramics is located in Alfred, NY, in a rural setting.

Departments & Programs

Inamori School of Engineering

School of Art and Design

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Glass science
Master of Science (MS)	Materials science
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Ceramic art
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Electronic integrated art
Master of Science (MS)	Ceramic engineering
Master of Science (MS)	Biomaterials emgineering
Master of Science (MS)	Glass science
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Sculpture & design studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Ceramic engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Materials science
Master of Science (MS)	Electrical engineering
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Painting

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	30
Doctoral Degrees	1
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

194

Applied

70

Accepted

33

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	March 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	December 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Portfolio (MFA)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 590 TOEFL IBT score: 90
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$45,040

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 15
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

79

Total Graduate Students

22%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	5.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	21.52%

Gender

Male (53%)

Female (46%)

Faculty

68

Total faculty

Full-time - 59

Part-time - 9

Male (44)

Female (24)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Biomaterials and polymers, ceramic and powder processing/manufacturing, design optimization, diffraction, electronic ceramics, ceramic art, sculpture, multimedia design, painting
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	1,180,435

Location & Contact

Address Alfred University
One Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY  14802-1205
United States

Contact Dr. Gabrielle Gaustad
Vice President
Email: gaustad@alfred.edu
Phone: 607-871-2953

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