School Information

56.3
Total Enrollment 2,856
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Alvernia College

http://www.alvernia.edu
400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, Pennsylvania 19607-1799
(610) 796-8200

Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of “knowledge joined with love,” and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, Alvernia is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering: Broadly educated, life-long learners; Reflective professionals and engaged citizens; And ethical leaders with moral courage.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Alvernia College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,964), and 85% receive loans ($7,349 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,095. Off campus it is around $4,346.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Alvernia College is $22,931 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,606 people applied to Alvernia College. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (84.0% male & 75.0% female ) and 26.0% accepted (29.0% male and 24.0% female)

Of the 2,076 undergraduate students at Alvernia College, 22.0% are part-time. A majority (63.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 77.0% of the 780 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     75.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     54.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline July 1st to August
Admissions Office Phone 610-790-2873
Admissions Office Email webmaster@alvernia.edu
Admissions Office Address 400 Saint Bernardine Street Reading, Pennsylvania 19607
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.alvernia.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer.html
Admissions Website http://www.alvernia.edu/admissions/index.html
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Alvernia College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Alvernia College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 438
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 530
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
 
Alvernia College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 6
Biochemistry 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 74 51
Accounting 22
Business Administration and Management, General 0 16
Business/Commerce, General 4 23
Business/Corporate Communications 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 51
Communication, journalism, and related programs 16
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 4
Education 47 84
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 0
Biology Teacher Education 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Education, General 0 57
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 19
Elementary Education and Teaching 42
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 3
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 8
English language and literature/letters 3
English Language and Literature, General 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 123 40
Athletic Training/Trainer 5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 19
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 79
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0 21
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 39
History 1
History, General 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4 16 22
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 16 22
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 11
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 10
Chemistry, General 10
Psychology 19
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 5
Psychology, General 14
Public administration and social service professions 17
Social Work 17
Security and protective services 57
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 53
Forensic Science and Technology 4
Social sciences 8
Political Science and Government, General 8
Social Sciences, General 0
Theology and religious vocations 0
Theology/Theological Studies 0
 
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