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Colleges / Alvernia University

Alvernia University

Reading, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate70%

Alvernia University Student Life

Alvernia University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Alvernia University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Alvernia University include Student Nurses Association of Alvernia (ASNA), Criminal Justice Association (CJA), Sport Management Association (SMA) and Science Association.

The Alvernia University community comes together each year for Spring Fling Weekend, Homecoming and Family Weekend and Winter Formal.

Alvernia University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Alvernia University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 57%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,019
Number of Students Living On-Campus 845
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Alvernia University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Alvernia University students live on campus. In 2023, 57% of undergrads at Alvernia University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 43% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Alvernia University. There are 1,019 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,045 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 845 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Alvernia University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Alvernia University Athletics

At Alvernia University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Alvernia University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Volleyball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at Alvernia University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Alvernia University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Alvernia University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Alvernia University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Alvernia University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Alvernia University, take Interstate 76 to Reading, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Reading Municipal airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Pennsylvania you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Alvernia University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Alvernia University Students

65%

Women

35%

Men

81%

Full Time

19%

Part Time

70%

In State

30%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

65%

13%

11%

3%

3%

2%

2%

0.29%

Undergraduate Students

2,045

Graduate Students

515

Non-Resident / International Students

47

Alvernia University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,560

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

70%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$40,950

Out-of-State

$40,950

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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