Reading, PA
74%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,332 |
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| Declined | + 456 |
| Total Received | 1,788 |
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| SAT | 2431 |
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| ACT | 3521 |
Alvernia is a church-affiliated university. Founded in 1958, it adopted coeducation in 1971. Its 121-acre campus is located in the Blue Mountain area of eastern Pennsylvania, 50 miles from Philadelphia.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 2,872 |
| Established in | 1958 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
121-acre campus in Reading (population: 87,575), 50 miles from Philadelphia. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Philadelphia. Public transportation serves campus.
Alvernia University
400 St. Bernardine Street
Reading, PA 19607-1799
| Application fee | $25 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
74%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,332 |
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| Declined | + 456 |
| Total Received | 1,788 |
Recommendations
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Dan Hartzman
Director of Admissions
P: 610 796-8269
F: 610 796-2873
admissions@alvernia.edu
| Tuition | $32,840 |
| Room | $4,850 |
| Board | $5,860 |
| Additional fees | $820 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $45,870 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $20,349 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $25,521 |
65%
$20,349
Need-based
| Federal | $3,844,668 |
| State | $2,951,356 |
| Institutional | $15,356,558 |
| Other external | $1,589,378 |
| Total | $23,741,960 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $34,243 |
| Institutional | $2,913,357 |
| Other external | $751,231 |
| Total | $3,698,831 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
41%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Recommended of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
45
80%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 6 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Dominican Republic Haiti Mexico San Salvador Saudi Arabia Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Shanna Bossler
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
610 796-8370
shanna.bossler@alvernia.edu
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