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Alvernia University

Reading, Pennsylvania 19607-1799

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Known for health sciences

Alvernia University is a private institution in Reading with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1160, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,055 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,329.

Established
1958
Motto
Latin: Doceat Christus vos facere.
Mascot
Golden Wolves
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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62%Acceptance
1160SAT Avg
2,042Students
12:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$55,055Earnings 10yr
$28,329Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Alvernia University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1160

Reading & Writing
528620
Math
538633

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1160

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,810
Room & Board$15,090
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$54,650
Average Net Price$28,329
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,979
$30–48K$27,001
$48–75K$26,381
$75–110K$27,019
$110K+$30,036

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,329

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,042
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 10%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.5%
Freshman Retention72.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,938
8 Years$53,927
10 Years$55,055

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,200
Men
$51,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
48 mi(83 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
105 mi(182 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
214 mi(371 min)

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