Overview

Alvernia University is a University institution located in Reading, PA.

Location & Contact

Address 400 Saint Bernardine St
Reading, PA  19607

Contact Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@alvernia.edu
Phone: 610-796-8269
Fax: 610-796-2873

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General		×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	×
Special Education And Teaching, Other	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health Services Administration	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer		×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling	×
Surgical Technology/technologist		×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,491

Applied

3,422

Accepted

2,050

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,812

Females Applied

1,900

Females Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,659

Males Applied

1,518

Males Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.41

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations
Recommended	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	528	620
SAT Math	-	538	633

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,850

Private

Fees

2,000

Full-time student fees

20,050

Room & board

10,650

Room only

Financial Aid

20,349

Avg. Financial Aid Package

22,520

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,612

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,113

Avg. Loan Aid

13,054

Avg. Grant Aid

16,212

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,050

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.33%
Black or African American	10.43%
White or Caucasian	61.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	1.52%
Two or more races	3.23%
Other	3.97%

Gender

Male (36.98%)

Female (63.02%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	57%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fling Weekend, Homecoming and Family Weekend and Winter Formal

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Nurses Association of Alvernia (ASNA), Criminal Justice Association (CJA), Sport Management Association (SMA) and Science Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

437

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 291

Part-time - 146

Male - 185

Female - 252