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400 Saint Bernardine St
Reading, PA 19607-1799
p. 610-796-8200
w. www.alvernia.edu

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

Alvernia University Rating: 4.0/5 (1 votes)

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Information Summary

Ranks 105th in Pennsylvania and 1298th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
UndergraduateProfessions focus, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Congressional District4206

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Alvernia University?
523rd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $23,900 $23,900 $23,900
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $450 $450 $450
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $660 $660 $660
FT Graduate Tuition $9,900 $9,900 $9,900
FT Graduate Required Fees $186 $186 $186
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $550 $550 $550
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $37,147 $37,147 $37,147
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $34,542 $34,542 $34,542
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $30,452 $30,452 $30,452

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $21,614 $23,200 $21,614 $23,200 $21,614 $23,200
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,400 $1,500
On-Campus – Room & Board $8,437 $8,770
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,392 $2,202
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $3,558 $4,346
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,558 $4,346
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $4,818 $4,602

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,606 (570 male / 1,036 female)
Admitted 1,252 (476 male / 776 female)
Admission rate 78%
First-time Enrollment 328 (139 male / 189 female)
FT Enrollment 328 (139 male / 189 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment2,856

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Alvernia University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Alvernia University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Commonwealth Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Commonwealth Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

ACT Test Admission

1210th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 17%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 21

SAT Test Admission

994th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 98%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 438 / 540
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 550
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 878 / 1090

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity780
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,642
Board Fee$4,600

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Alvernia University 1175th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Pennsylvania scholarships and financial aid
Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Alvernia University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Alvernia University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Alvernia University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Reading, PA 19607-1799
Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
Total Population20,687 (19,864 urban / 823 rural)
Households9,161 (2.18 people per house)
Median Household Income$44,305
Families5,521 (2.77 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 6 156 62 20 10 972 14 1,240
Accounting 4 2 2 2 34 44
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Athletic Training/Trainer 10 10
Biochemistry 4 4
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences 2 2
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 8
Business Administration and Management, General 4 4 24 32
Business/Commerce, General 2 2 2 48 54
Business/Corporate Communications
Chemistry, General 2 2 16 20
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 4 4 22 32
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 6 8
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 22 6 4 74 106
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General 112 2 114
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 2 34 38
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 2 78 2 84
English Language and Literature, General 6 6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Forensic Science and Technology 2 6 8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
History, General 2 2
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6 6
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2 4 4 10
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 38 4 2 40 84
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 2 16 20
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 4
Mathematics, General
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 6 32 38
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2 8 2 84 6 102
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 8 10 4 136 158
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 2 4 36 42
Philosophy 4 4
Political Science and Government, General 2 14 16
Psychology, General 2 24 2 28
Religion/Religious Studies
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Sciences, General
Social Studies Teacher Education 6 6
Social Work 4 10 2 18 34
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 14 16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2 18 2 22
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 42 6 30 78
Theology/Theological Studies

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Alvernia University 1760th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $56,534 ($57,570 male / $55,772 female)
Number of FT Faculty 85 (36 male / 49 female)
Number of PT Faculty 211
FT Faculty Ratio 0.4 : 1
Total Benefits $1,219,514

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Carey Manzolillo over 4 years ago Carey Manzolillo


Alvernia also offers several more majors - including a couple that I took: (Sport Management) (Masters in Business Administration). They also have a doctoral program in leadership. Check this link: http://www.alvernia.edu/academics/academics2.htm for more info.

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