Alvernia University

Reading, PA

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$45,310

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Selective

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,365
Declined 2,338
Total Received 5,703
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Private

2,018

undergraduate students

466

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

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.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,484
Established in 1958
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Alvernia University
400 St. Bernardine Street
Reading, PA
19607-1799

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
64%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
75%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
513
75th
590
25th
483

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,365
Declined 2,338
Total Received 5,703

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,174

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,810
Housing $7,330
Food $7,760
Additional fees $2,500
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $61,900
Average Financial Aid - $24,174
Total with Avg. Aid $37,726

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,944,697
State $2,137,427
Institutional $20,248,020
Other external $1,292,308
Total $27,622,452

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $3,044
Institutional $4,136,705
Other external $521,881
Total $4,661,630

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 610 796-8356
F: 610 796-8336
financialaid@alvernia.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Equestrian yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, inner-tube water polo, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Middle Atlantic Conference, Eastern Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Finance, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health Services Administration yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Work yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Surgical Technology/Technologist yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Health Science/occupational Therapy
  3. Health Care Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,484

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

81%

2,018
students

Female
63%
1,280

Male
37%
738

19%

466
students

Female
70%
324

Male
30%
142

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83%

1,670
students

Female
61%
1,011

Male
39%
659

17%

348
students

Female
77%
269

Male
23%
79

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Dominican Republic
Ethiopia
Mexico
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors

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