Alvernia University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4423 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1237 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1162 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #79 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 3 | In Reading |
| #3778 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 2,018
- Graduates
- 466
- 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 59% and is among the top 21% 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 | 59% | 50% | 68% |
| Applicants | 5,703 | 2,837 | 2,866 |
| Admissions | 3,365 | 1,429 | 1,936 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 497 | 224 | 273 |
575 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
286 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 996
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alvernia University are 996-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted ACT
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 | 1593 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 318 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 255 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 99 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 84 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (3%) |
| Asian | 48 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alvernia University is $27,091 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 | $29,791 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,077 |
| $48-75K | $27,506 |
| $75-110K | $29,379 |
| $110K+ | $31,631 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,100 | $16,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,100 | $16,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,100 | $16,200 |
| Fee in-district | $1,650 | $486 |
| Fee in-state | $1,650 | $486 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,650 | $486 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,022 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,030 |
| Room charge | $7,040 |
| Meal charge | $6,990 |
Alvernia University majors
Alvernia University has granted 401 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 218 master's across 10 programs, and 33 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 | 69 | 42 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 85 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 66 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 55 | |||
| Social Work | 18 | 17 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 31 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 24 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 21 | |||
| Psychology, General | 20 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 18 | |||
| Accounting | 15 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 11 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 11 | |||
| Communication, General | 10 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |||
| Finance, General | 7 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 6 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 3 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Nursing Education | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 89 | 401 | 218 | 33 |
Alvernia University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 54% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alvernia University has published 300 scientific papers with 2,200 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 | 11 |
| 2005 | 5 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 | 32 |
| 2008 | 8 | 28 |
| 2009 | 6 | 32 |
| 2010 | 11 | 43 |
| 2011 | 25 | 60 |
| 2012 | 19 | 80 |
| 2013 | 15 | 126 |
| 2014 | 20 | 125 |
| 2015 | 21 | 145 |
| 2016 | 17 | 134 |
| 2017 | 13 | 148 |
| 2018 | 14 | 160 |
| 2019 | 15 | 193 |
| 2020 | 18 | 193 |
| 2021 | 11 | 208 |
| 2022 | 21 | 184 |
| 2023 | 17 | 217 |
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 | 352 |
| 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 |