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Alvernia University

Reading, PA

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$47,400

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,318
Declined 2,397
Total Received 5,715
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Enrollment

2,192

undergraduate students

604

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1958, Alvernia University is a private four-year Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, and education. It is located on a 121-acre campus in Reading, Pennsylvania—50 miles from Philadelphia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,796
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

no
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
658
25th
570
75th
628
25th
523

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

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

Admit Rate

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,318
Declined 2,397
Total Received 5,715

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,690

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,000
Housing $7,500
Food $7,960
Additional fees $2,400
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $63,860
Average Financial Aid - $24,690
Total with Avg. Aid $39,170

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 yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, 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
Industrial and Product Design yes
Industrial Engineering yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering 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
Physician Associate/Assistant 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
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes yes
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Programs Offered

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

2,796

total students

69%

in-state

31%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

78%

2,192
students

Female
65%
1,416

Male
35%
776

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

1,735
students

Female
60%
1,048

Male
40%
687

21%

457
students

Female
81%
368

Male
19%
89

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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