<p>As someone previously mentioned, I will give a plug for Alfred University (NY), established in 1836, as a financial safety school. </p>
<p>Princeton Review’s Best 373
Fiske Guide 2011
Fiske Best Buy
Fiske Small schools strong in Art & Design
Fiske Small schools strong in Engineering
USNWR’s Great Schools Great Prices
Princeton Review’s Best 300 Business Schools </p>
<p>About 2,300 undergrads, small classes-know your professors, Division III Athletics, Housing for all 4 years, no Greek Life, small charming village of Alfred, NY, friendly people. Shuttles go to Rochester airport & buses to NYC at peak break times. Merit aid and need based aid. Many clubs & organizations, AU publishes monthly guide for what is going on. </p>
<p>School of Art & Design (through NYS)
School of Business (Private)
College of Liberal Arts (Private)
School of Engineering (Some majors through NYS, Some are Private) </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.alfred.edu/finaid/scholarships/[/url]”>http://www.alfred.edu/finaid/scholarships/</a> Merit Aid </p>
<p>With the COA of about $38,000/year, a really great value for an excellent education. </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.alfred.edu/honors/[/url]”>http://www.alfred.edu/honors/</a> Honors Program (must interview)</p>