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Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 58%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,122
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $60,651
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Alvernia University is a private nonprofit college in Reading, PA with 2,152 undergraduates. It admits 58% of applicants, and admitted students average 1170 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,122 per year ($23,832 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,651 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 58%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,491
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,422
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–658
200800
SAT Math523–628
200800
What Alvernia University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $60,249
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $47,550
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,832
- $30–48k$20,533
- $48–75k$21,110
- $75–110k$25,316
- $110k+$32,513
Get a personal estimate with Alvernia University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $60,651
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,152
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White61%
- Hispanic17%
- Black11%
- Asian2%
Alvernia University FAQ
What is Alvernia University's acceptance rate?+
Alvernia University admits 58% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Alvernia University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–658 on SAT Reading and Writing and 523–628 on SAT Math; the average total is 1170.
Is Alvernia University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Alvernia University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,491 students applied to Alvernia University and 3,422 were admitted; 414 enrolled.
Does Alvernia University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Alvernia University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Alvernia University require an essay?+
Alvernia University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Alvernia University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $60,249 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,122.
What is Alvernia University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 210775 · How we use this data
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