Alvernia University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4466 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1237 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1161 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 3 | In Reading |
| #3001 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 2,050
- Graduates
- 435
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.alvernia.edu
Alvernia University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Alvernia University has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 57% | 68% |
| Applicants | 5,491 | 2,659 | 2,812 |
| Admissions | 3,422 | 1,518 | 1,900 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 414 | 204 | 210 |
579 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
319 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1066
or below
75% of them
had 1253
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alvernia University are 1066-1253 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1552 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 360 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 254 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 102 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 99 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 74 (3%) |
| Asian | 39 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alvernia University is $26,166 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,979 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,001 |
| $48-75K | $26,381 |
| $75-110K | $27,019 |
| $110K+ | $30,036 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,060 | $16,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,060 | $16,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,060 | $16,200 |
| Fee in-district | $1,750 | $486 |
| Fee in-state | $1,750 | $486 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,750 | $486 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 956 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,090 |
| Room charge | $7,330 |
| Meal charge | $7,760 |
Alvernia University majors
Alvernia University has granted 372 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 179 master's across 12 programs, and 37 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alvernia University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 62 | 48 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 59 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 44 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 38 | |||
| Social Work | 17 | 21 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 32 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 22 | |||
| Psychology, General | 17 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 13 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 10 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 8 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 8 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |||
| Communication, General | 7 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 7 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 6 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Education | 3 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 79 | 372 | 179 | 37 |
Alvernia University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 47% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alvernia University has published 356 scientific papers with 3,113 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 11 |
| 2004 | 10 | 13 |
| 2005 | 4 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 | 35 |
| 2008 | 10 | 30 |
| 2009 | 6 | 34 |
| 2010 | 11 | 93 |
| 2011 | 27 | 72 |
| 2012 | 21 | 92 |
| 2013 | 15 | 149 |
| 2014 | 23 | 164 |
| 2015 | 22 | 166 |
| 2016 | 18 | 165 |
| 2017 | 18 | 186 |
| 2018 | 14 | 197 |
| 2019 | 24 | 286 |
| 2020 | 19 | 280 |
| 2021 | 14 | 267 |
| 2022 | 23 | 256 |
| 2023 | 19 | 272 |
| 2024 | 24 | 243 |
Notable alumni
-
Wayne Hoffman
- Biography
-
Wayne Hoffman is an American mentalist and illusionist. He has appeared on many international television shows and tours the world with his live show entitled "Mind Candy" and his motivational keynote entitled "The Power and Potential of The Human Mind." He also performs a virtual magic and mind reading show entitled "Distant Deceptions." He appeared on America's Got Talent, season 10 (2015) and also appeared in their TV commercial. He appeared on NBC's television show Phenomenon on October 31, 2007. He was a co-host of The A-List on Discovery's Animal Planet. He was also a guest on CNN's television talk show Glenn Beck on March 25, 2008. He appeared as a guest on The Ellen Degeneres Show on April 13, 2009. On May 4, 2012, he appeared in a short movie entitled "Epic School Battle" with Steven Tyler and KISS He also appeared on CBS's Excused on October 30, 2012. He also appeared on Beverly Hills Pawn on June 12, 2013. Wayne Hoffman was also an expert guest on The Numbers Game on The National geographic Channel on March 31, 2014 Wayne successfully fooled Penn & Teller on their show Fool Us on the CW network on August 31, 2016. He subsequently performed onstage with Penn & Teller at the Rio Hotel and casino on September 25, 2016. Wayne also appeared on the show HARRY, hosted by Harry Connick Jr., on October 13, 2017. He also appeared on Takeshi Kitano's "Unbelieveable" on Japan's TV Asahi in December 2013. He was also a guest on Fuji TV's "Anbiribabo" on March 20, 2014
General info
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Motto | Doceat Christus vos facere To Learn, To Love, To Serve |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 340 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 400 Saint Bernardine St Reading, Pennsylvania, 19607-1799 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 6107968200 |