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Alvernia University
Alvernia University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Alvernia University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Alvernia University sits in Reading proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $94,679 four years out. 36.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,152 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1066 and 1253 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Alvernia University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Alvernia University received 5,491 applications and admitted 3,422 (62.3%), with 414 enrolling.
You can apply to Alvernia University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1066 and 1253; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 528 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 538 | 580 | 633 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Alvernia University compares
| Alvernia University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.1% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,000 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,055 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
At $55,055, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,101). Look at Alvernia University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $45,000 regardless of where you're from. At Alvernia University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,152 undergrads, Alvernia University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
55.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Alvernia University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Alvernia University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,679 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,705 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,562 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,810 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,231 |
| Social Work | $56,243 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $56,203 |
| Psychology, General | $52,044 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $48,809 |
Median earnings for these 9 Alvernia University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,055 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional Alvernia University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Alvernia University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1066–1253 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Alvernia University's acceptance rate?
62.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,422 admitted from 5,491 applicants.
How much does Alvernia University cost?
At Alvernia University, published tuition is $45,000 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Alvernia University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Alvernia University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,055 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Allegheny College — 54.6% admitted
- Dickinson College — 42.1% admitted
- Gettysburg College — 38.9% admitted
- Lancaster Bible College — 55.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.