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Alvernia University

Private

Reading, PA

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Alvernia University is a private small school in Reading, PA, enrolling about 2,152 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 58% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $94,679/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate58%
SAT range1093–1286
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads2,152
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$57,565
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,055

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans83%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out62%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$75,705/yr
Accounting and Related Services$67,562/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$94,679/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$56,203/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$48,809/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$58,810/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$58,231/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,044/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$56,243/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,022
Typical room charge$7,040
Typical board charge$6,990

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alvernia University's acceptance rate?

Alvernia University in Reading, PA admits approximately 58% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Alvernia University?

Admitted students at Alvernia University typically score between 1093–1286 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Alvernia University cost?

Alvernia University's total cost of attendance is reported at $57,565 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Alvernia University require students to live on campus?

No -- Alvernia University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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