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Alvernia University
Reading, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 58% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Alvernia University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Reading, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 58%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
58% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 658
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math523 - 628
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
58%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences54% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,679
Earnings 5yr: $89,545
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,896
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,640
Earnings 5yr: $90,616
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,705
Earnings 5yr: $70,877
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,967
Earnings 5yr: $74,704
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,562
Earnings 5yr: $66,067
Debt: $25,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,810
Earnings 5yr: $57,257
Debt: $30,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,231
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,243
Earnings 5yr: $49,329
Debt: $41,574
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,203
Earnings 5yr: $50,786
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,044
Earnings 5yr: $47,525
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,809
Earnings 5yr: $46,595
Debt: $54,779
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $65,506
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,338
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,967
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,987
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,959
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,138
In-State Tuition$45,000
Out-of-State Tuition$45,000
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
83%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,938
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,055
Completion Signals
56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$68,130
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