Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Private nonprofit · 2,152 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $23,436 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $23,701 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $24,131 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $28,016 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,152 |
| All incomes (average) | $28,138 |
Sticker tuition: $45,000 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Average SAT
- 1170
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 36%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $55,055
- Median debt at graduation
- $27,000
- International undergrads
- 89 (4.3%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing54%
Business15%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Criminal Justice4%
Communications & Media4%
Psychology4%
Engineering3%
Computer Science2%
Education2%
Kinesiology & Sports Science2%
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