Overview
Student Population
| Location | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Online | alvernia.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Alvernia University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,628 prospective students applied, and 1,797 were granted admission. Of those admitted 435 enrolled in the school. 1,946 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 846 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $34,070 plus fees of $830. Alvernia University is ranked 784 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Alvernia University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Alvernia University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#784 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#498 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#61 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#46 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1130 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.27 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $830 |
| Room and Board | $12,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,240 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 33% |
| Business | 20% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Communication | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210775 IPEDS survey data for Alvernia University.
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