Alvernia University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Reading, Pennsylvania with 2,152 undergraduates. It admits 58% of applicants, costs an average of $27,122 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Alvernia University acceptance rate and admissions
Alvernia University admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 570 to 658, math 523 to 628). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Alvernia University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Alvernia University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Alvernia University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $47,550 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,180 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $60,249 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $27,122 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $27,122 a year after grants and scholarships, $33,127 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Alvernia University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Alvernia University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $60,651 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 45% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Alvernia University majors and what graduates earn
Alvernia University awarded bachelor's degrees in 34 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($94,679).
All 34 majors at Alvernia University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Alvernia University
14 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 14 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 51 | $64,932 | $71,079 |
| Business administration | Master's | 39 | $73,756 | $29,962 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 27 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 12 | $59,542 | $73,626 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | Master's | 8 | $56,922 | $32,582 |
| Special education | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability Studies | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Alvernia University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,152 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 36% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Alvernia University?
Alvernia University admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Alvernia University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $47,550. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $27,122 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Alvernia University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 570 to 658 in reading and writing and 523 to 628 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Alvernia University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Alvernia University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Alvernia University?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Alvernia University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,651 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.