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Alvernia University
Alvernia University
READING, PA . 4 Year 3.7
#1469 in Best Colleges in America
400 SAINT BERNARDINE ST READING, PA 19607

Overview

Alvernia University is a private, Franciscan Roman Catholic university located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1958, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. Alvernia University is committed to providing a personalized, high-quality education within a nurturing, faith-based environment. The university places a strong emphasis on character development, ethical leadership, and community service, preparing students to become engaged global citizens. Alvernia offers a vibrant campus life with numerous clubs, organizations, and athletic teams. The university also provides comprehensive academic support and career services to foster student success.

Rankings

  • 71

    #71 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • 5

    #5 4 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 108

    #108 in Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

  • Safest College Campuses in America 71 of 1,306
  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 108 of 706
  • Best College Dorms in America 160 of 1,363

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • B Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B Location
  • A Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • B Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    103 Graduates
  • Nursing
    96 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    35 Graduates
  • Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
    31 Graduates
  • Business
    29 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    22 Graduates
  • Accounting
    21 Graduates
  • Psychology
    18 Graduates
  • Finance
    16 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    15 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 58%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    7

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $26,065
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    65%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,670 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    348
  • Undergrads Over 25
    19%
  • Pell Grant
    41%
  • Varsity Athletes
    37%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Middle Atlantic Conferences
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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