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Alvernia University

Reading, Pennsylvania · Private · 2,152 undergrads

Alvernia University admits 58% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Alvernia University?

58% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1093–1286 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

5,715 applied, 3,318 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Alvernia University cost?

$27,122 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $60,249.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$23,832
$30,000–$48,000$20,533
$48,000–$75,000$21,110
$75,000–$110,000$25,316
over $110,000$32,513

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Alvernia University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Alvernia University's fall 2027 rule yet. Alvernia University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Alvernia University's site

What it's like

2,152
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Reading, PA.
72%
of first-years come back for year two.
41%
finish in four years. 58% within six.
$60.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Alvernia University is on

Most selective in PennsylvaniaColleges for a 1200 SAT

Questions people ask

What is Alvernia University's acceptance rate?
58% for fall 2024: 3,318 of 5,715 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Alvernia University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1093 to 1286 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Alvernia University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $21,110 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $60,249.
What is Alvernia University's graduation rate?
58% of students finish within six years and 41% within four (IPEDS).