Alvernia University

400 Saint Bernardine St. - Reading, PA 19607
  • Region: Northeast
  • Campus Setting: City
  • Size: Small
Overview
Alvernia defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage. Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of -knowledge joined with love,- and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, Alvernia is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering: Broadly educated, life-long learners; Reflective professionals and engaged citizens; And ethical leaders with moral courage.
Contact
Admissions
Christine Saadi
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: (610) 796-8269
Fax: 6107776632
Email: christine.saadi@alvernia.edu
Majors & Degrees
Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.    Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
 
 
Bachelors
Masters
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
English Language and Literature/Letters
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Visual and Performing Arts
Admissions
Common App Accepted
Yes
Application Fee
No
Application Fee Amount
free
Total Applications
5,703
Total Admissions
3,365
59%
Admission Rate
Tuition & Fees
Costs
Tuition
$39,100
Room and Board
$14,030
Book Fees
$1,500
Additional Fees
$1,650
Miscellaneous Fees
$2,500
Total Expenses
$58,780
67%
Tuition
Financial Aid
Average Financial Aid
$25,757
44%
Coverage of total expenses
Student Body
Total Students
497
45%
55%
Total Undergraduates
2,018
Total Graduates
466
Varsity Sports
NCAA Division III with football
Men
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Volleyball Wrestling
Women
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Basketball Equestrian Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball
Faculty
All Faculty
442
40%
60%
Full Time Faculty
308
38%
62%
Part Time Faculty
134
44%
56%
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