Alvernia University

Reading, PA • privateWomen OnlyDIII | 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
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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