Alvernia University

Alvernia University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Reading, PA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission stats at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Alvernia's 2024 tuition & fees is $42,810 for the academic year 2023-2024. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,174.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,484 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

Alvernia ranked 80^th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Alvernia University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Alvernia University is $42,810. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,686.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $44,974 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,686.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$42,810
Graduate	$16,686

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$44,974
Graduate	$16,686

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Alvernia University is 61.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.99%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,160.

The average graduation rate is 63%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,484 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Alvernia Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	61.99% Acceptance Rate / 11.99% Yield
Test Scores »	1,160 SAT
Graduation Rate »	63%
Transfer-out Rate	26%
Retention Rate	68%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	2,484 (2,018 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$24,174

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Alvernia Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Alvernia University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Alvernia
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No