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Alvernia University
Alvernia University is a small, private institution located in Reading, pa. Founded in 1958, Alvernia University offers undergraduate degrees in 60 majors.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
59.0%
SAT score average
1075
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.41
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Alvernia University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Public Health
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$40,750
Additional expenses
Room & board
$14,030
Books & supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$2,500
Cost of attendance*
$58,780
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$40,750
Additional expenses
Room & board
$14,030
Books & supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$2,500
Cost of attendance*
$58,780
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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Learn more*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Alvernia University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,000, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.
Total enrollment
2,533Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
50%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
27%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Student government association
Student nurses association of alvernia (asna)
Criminal justice association (cja)
Sport management association (sma)
Science association

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Alvernia University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Alvernia University?
Alvernia University is located in Reading, pa.
What is the acceptance rate at Alvernia University?
The acceptance rate for Alvernia University is 59%.
What’s the average GPA for Alvernia University?
The average high school GPA for Alvernia University students was 3.41.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Alvernia University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Alvernia University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $235,120.
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