Alvernia University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Alvernia University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,485 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1958 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Alvernia University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Alvernia University will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
53
Alvernia University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Management, Medical Assistant, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Alvernia University is relatively low at 68% (below Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Bad
The graduation rate at Alvernia University is average - 62%. About 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Alvernia University is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $39,100 a year. The additional fees at Alvernia University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,700; which totals $40,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Alvernia University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
59%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 5,703 applications were submitted and 3,365 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alvernia University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
Alvernia University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alvernia University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Alvernia University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - roughly $7,000 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Alvernia University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Alvernia University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Alvernia University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St
Reading, Pennsylvania
19607-1799, USA
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