About
Alvernia University is a private Franciscan university in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded as Alvernia College in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of St. Francis, the school gained university status in 2008.
🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania
Alvernia University
- Private
- Suburban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 58.1%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹42,26,940Out-of-state
- Students
- 2,152Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 14Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
58.1% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 23.1%–93.1%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 62.32%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 62.3% (3,422/5,491; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
58.1%admitted
58 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
13.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite1093-1286
4001600
ACT composite23-23
136
What a year costs
₹57,73,060
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹42,26,940
- Housing₹14,52,189
- Books & supplies₹93,932
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹26,44,937 a year.
Outcomes and support
72%
Retention
55.5%
Graduation
81%
Get financial aid
28%
From out of state
One teacher for every 14 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
5 programmes
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
- Doctoral degree - professional practice
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | bachelor |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Business/Managerial Economics | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | bachelor |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Human Resources Management and Services | bachelor |
| Industrial Engineering | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Mechanical Engineering | bachelor |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Public Health | bachelor |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Religion/Religious Studies | bachelor |
| Security Science and Technology | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Special Education and Teaching | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate58.06%
Total Applicants5715
Admitted Applicants3318
Enrolled Applicants442
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %1093
SAT Composite 75th %1286
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %23
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹42,26,940
Out-of-State Tuition₹42,26,940
Average Housing Cost₹14,52,189
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹26,43,058
Students Receiving Aid81%
Average Aid Awarded₹26,44,937
Out-of-State Students28%
Student Body Diversity
African American10.78%
Asian1.58%
Hispanic17.05%
White60.69%
Multiracial3.58%
Native American0.14%
Pacific Islander0.00
International3.21%
Unknown Race2.97%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate55.53%
Retention Rate71.98%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates2152
Contact
Street Address400 Saint Bernardine St
ZIP Code19607
Phone(610) 796-8269
Websitehttps://www.alvernia.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/