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Alvernia University Teaching Programs

Alvernia University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Reading, PA. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Alvernia University Rankings

Alvernia University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#127 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic

Where Is Alvernia University?

Contact details for Alvernia University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607-1799
Phone:	6107968200
Website:	www.alvernia.edu/
Admissions:	www.alvernia.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.alvernia.edu/admissions-aid/office-student-financial-services/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Alvernia University?

You can apply to Alvernia University online at: https://admissions.alvernia.edu/apply/

Alvernia University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Alvernia University

This is what Alvernia University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Alvernia University?

Alvernia University maintains an acceptance rate of 58%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Alvernia University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 658. Math scores were between 523 and 628.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1093 to 1286.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Alvernia University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,813	1,444	51%
Women	2,879	1,869	65%

Can I Afford Alvernia University?

The average net price after aid at Alvernia University is $28,329. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$43,000
In-State Fees	$2,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,000
Out-of-State Fees	$2,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$45,000
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$45,000

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at Alvernia University receive some form of financial aid (414 students).

Approximately 87% of students at Alvernia University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,690 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,174.

Student Loan Debt

83% of Alvernia University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,006 per year.

Alvernia University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 533 students enrolled at Alvernia University. Alvernia University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,042 undergraduate students at Alvernia University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alvernia University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	216
Hispanic	345
White	1,245
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	73
Non-Resident	63

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Alvernia University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	304
New Jersey	53
Maryland	24
Delaware	20
New York	11

Additionally, approximately 3.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Alvernia University Graduate Student Diversity

435 of Alvernia University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Alvernia University, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alvernia University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	26
Hispanic	39
White	318
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	4

Online Learning at Alvernia University

Alvernia University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

597 undergraduate students at Alvernia University took at least one online class — of those, 338 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 74 students took at least one online class and 228 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Alvernia University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Alvernia University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	18	7	—	25
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	10	—	10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	3	—	—	3
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at Alvernia University

Alvernia University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Alvernia University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.