Alvernia University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,079
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	58%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	65%

Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Alvernia University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Alvernia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Alvernia University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Alvernia University is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Alvernia University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,280

Cost of attendance at Alvernia University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,280

Cost of attendance at Alvernia University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Alvernia University received on average $26,065 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,065

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	187	41%	$4,374	$817,982
Other Federal Grant	265	58%	$3,391	$898,597
State Grant/Scholarships	227	49%	$3,580	$812,621
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	439	95%	$22,167	$9,731,516
Total Grant & Scholarships	439	95%	$26,065	$11,442,734

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alvernia University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alvernia University students is 65.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.

65.3%

asian 60.0% 6 students
African American 28.6% 8 students
white 70.0% 222 students
unknown 50.0% 4 students
hispanic 48.2% 13 students
Mixed Race 87.5% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball Commonwealth Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Conference
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Alvernia University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alvernia University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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