Alvernia University

Reading, PA • private • Women Only • DIII | Middle Atlantic Conferences

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small )

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,688 • Total: 3,197

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

400 Saint Bernardine St
Reading, PA
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Website

https://www.alvernia.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 947 (35.2%) • Female: 1,741 (64.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	52	1.9%
Black/African American	251	9.3%
Hispanic/Latino	384	14.3%
White	1,700	63.2%
Two or More Races	91	3.4%
International	99	3.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

62.3%

3,422 admitted from 5,491 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 528-620
Math: 538-633
Total: 1066-1253

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

58.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

40.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

22.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$47,660

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $41,060

Room & Board

$1,500

Books & Supplies

$5,100

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$27,979
$30,001-48,000	$27,001
$48,001-75,000	$26,381
$75,001-110,000	$27,019
$110,001+	$30,036

Students Receiving Pell Grants

87%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$26,166

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Conference

Middle Atlantic Conferences

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (13)

Basketball Bowling Equestrian Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis

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