Alvernia University

Reading, PA · Private · Urban

Admissions (IPEDS 2025-2026)

Acceptance rate58%

Average GPA of admitted studentsNot reported

SAT middle 50%1093–1286

ACT middle 50%Not reported

Testing policyNot reported

Application deadlineNot reported

Application feeNot reported

Cost

In-state tuition & fees$45,000

Out-of-state tuition & fees$45,000

Room & board$15,460

Average net price paid$28,138

Average share of need metNot reported

Students receiving merit aidNot reported

Student outcomes

First-year retention72%

4-year graduation rate39%

Student-faculty ratioNot reported

Undergraduate enrollment2,152

Campus sizeSmall (under 5,000)

Popular programs

Health Professions & NursingBusinessBiology

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IPEDS (federal data)

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