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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.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,000 undergraduates
cost $40,750 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Alvernia University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 59.0%
SAT score average 1075
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee N/A
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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

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
Average financial aid package $20,349
Estimated cost $38,431 See my potential costs

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
Average financial aid package $20,349
Estimated cost $38,431 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*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

2,533

Enrollment 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

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Campus info

map 400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607-1799
phone 610-796-8200
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student nurses association of alvernia (asna)

Criminal justice association (cja)

Sport management association (sma)

Science association

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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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