Alfred University is a private university in Alfred, New York, known internationally for its New York State College of Ceramics, one of the premier ceramic art and engineering programs in the world. Founded in 1836, Alfred is one of the oldest coeducational colleges in the United States and a member of the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium. The university offers programs in the liberal arts, fine arts, engineering, and business, and is known for its vibrant arts community and rural residential campus.
