Alvernia University is a four-year, 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 statistics 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's acceptance rate is 61.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.99%. The median SAT scores is 1160.

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

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.

Undergraduate$42,810
Graduate$16,686
Undergraduate$44,974
Graduate$16,686

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


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »61.99% Acceptance Rate / 11.99% Yield
Test Scores »1,160 SAT
Graduation Rate »63%
Transfer-out Rate26%
Retention Rate68%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio8.33% (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

Learning Opportunities and Campus 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
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Alvernia University Directory Information

Address400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607-1799
Phone610-796-8200
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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