Alvernia University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607-1799
Quick Facts
2,042
Total Enrollment
62%
Acceptance Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
$49,938
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,810
In-State Tuition
$28,329
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1160
Avg SAT Score
About Alvernia University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 400 Saint Bernardine St |
| City | Reading, PA |
| ZIP Code | 19607-1799 |
| County | Berks County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: John Loyack (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,042 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 37% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 61.1% |
| Black | 10.4% |
| Hispanic | 15.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 18.6% |
| Part-Time Students | 16.0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 528 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 538 | 580 | 633 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$42,810
In-State Tuition
$42,810
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,650
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,329
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 34% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 82% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 34% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $20,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $40,999 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 62% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $27,979 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $27,001 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $26,381 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $27,019 |
| $110,001+ | $30,036 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$49,938
6 Years After
$53,927
8 Years After
$55,055
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $32,748 | 75th percentile: $71,599
Earnings by Family Income Background
$39,745
Low Income
$54,084
Middle Income
$57,251
High Income
Student Outcomes
73%
Full-Time Retention
58%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,924
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,762
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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