Alvernia University
Reading, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Reading, PA · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,152 |
| Acceptance rate | 59% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 996–1170 · 7% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 940–1120 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 58% |
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $57,565 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Criminal justice & security, Psychology, Public policy & social work.
Strongest majors at Alvernia
- Nursing at Alvernia: #210 of 388 schools, score 56/100, about 59 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at Alvernia: #239 of 406 schools, score 52/100, about 17 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Alvernia: #340 of 543 schools, score 53/100, about 177 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Alvernia: #474 of 650 schools, score 41/100, about 76 graduates a year
- Education at Alvernia: #468 of 551 schools, score 42/100, about 15 graduates a year
- Psychology at Alvernia: #625 of 694 schools, score 31/100, about 18 graduates a year
- Biology at Alvernia: #628 of 692 schools, score 30/100, about 16 graduates a year