68%
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| Accepted | 1,797 |
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| Declined | + 831 |
| Total Received | 2,628 |
| SAT | 2431 |
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| ACT | 3521 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Eastern University | St. Davids, PA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA |
| The University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| Gannon University | Erie, PA |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA |
| Widener University | Chester, PA |
| Marywood University | Scranton, PA |
| Pace University | New York, NY |
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Alvernia University 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 | 2,792 |
| 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) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
121-acre campus in Reading (population: 88,423), 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
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| Application fee | |
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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 |
68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,797 |
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| Declined | + 831 |
| Total Received | 2,628 |
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
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Dan Hartzman
Director of Admissions
P: 610 796-8269
F: 610 796-2873
admissions@alvernia.edu
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$23,251
| Tuition | $35,350 |
| Room | $6,030 |
| Board | $2,940 |
| Additional fees | $1,100 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $46,920 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $23,251 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $23,669 |
Need-based
| Federal | $4,269,300 |
| State | $2,477,680 |
| Institutional | $19,677,727 |
| Other external | $1,311,389 |
| Total | $27,736,096 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $2,000 |
| State | $15,589 |
| Institutional | $3,438,137 |
| Other external | $4,232,742 |
| Total | $7,688,468 |
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FAFSA
State aid form
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
P: 610 796-8356
F: 610 796-8336
financialaid@alvernia.edu
Christine Saadi
Director, Student Financial Planning
christine.saadi@alvernia.edu
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Bill Stiles (men's)
Director Of Athletics & Recreation
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36%
Transfer applicants accepted
39%
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) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
45
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 5 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Haiti Mexico Vietnam The Dominican Republic The Phillipines |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors |
Jay Worrall
Director of the Holleran Center for Global and Community Engagement
610 796-8371
jay.worrall@alvernia.edu
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