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Colleges / Alvernia University

Alvernia University

Reading, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate70%

About Alvernia University

Alvernia University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Reading, Pennsylvania. Alvernia University was founded in 1958. The university enrolls around 2,560 students a year, including 2,045 undergrads.

Alvernia University Acceptance Rate 2017

It is moderately difficult to get into Alvernia University. Alvernia University admitted 70% of all applicants in 2017. In 2017, 2,579 out of 3,683 total applicants were accepted.

Alvernia University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 70%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 86%

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Alvernia University is located in the town of Reading, Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

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College Info

400 Saint Bernardine Street Reading, PA 19607-1799

Campus Setting: Suburban

Alvernia University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Alvernia University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Alvernia University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Alvernia University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

950 - 1110

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Math SAT Range

470 - 560

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Reading SAT Range

470 - 570

Alvernia University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$56,480

In State

$56,480

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$39,100
$39,100
Fees
$1,850
$1,850
Housing
$14,030
$14,030
Books
$1,500
$1,500

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Alvernia University is like? There are approximately 2,560 students enrolled at Alvernia University, including 2,045 undergraduate students and 515 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 70% percent are from PA and 30% percent of students are from other states.

81%

Full Time

19%

Part Time

70%

In State

30%

Out-of-State

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

Continuous processing
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