Alvernia University
Reading, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,025
Graduate Enrollment: 504
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.77%
Male/Female: 29% / 71% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.9%
Black: 10.7%
Hispanic: 13.8%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.6%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Black: 10.7%
Hispanic: 13.8%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.6%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $51,011
In-State tuition: $39,280Out-of-State tuition: $39,280
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,680 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $88,618 (2017)
Median Family Income: $52,761 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 82.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,505 |
| $30k-48k | $24,709 |
| $48k-75k | $27,478 |
| $75k-110k | $28,327 |
| $110k+ | $30,123 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 41%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,840 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,039 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 72.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $49,633 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,847 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | $47,004 ($3,917) | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 10 | $41,747 ($3,479) | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | $43,478 ($3,623) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | $27,000 | $285 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 9 | $48,089 ($4,007) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,034 ($3,003) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $41,826 ($3,486) | $43,838 ($3,653) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 41 | $30,250 | $286 | $40,265 ($3,355) | $50,739 ($4,228) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 17 | $41,574 | $298 | $44,090 ($3,674) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 69 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 45 | $27,000 | $285 | $40,018 ($3,335) | $39,657 ($3,305) |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 35 | $54,779 | $341 | $39,027 ($3,252) | $41,974 ($3,498) |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 11 | $51,744 ($4,312) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 60 | $747 | $66,970 ($5,581) | $69,968 ($5,831) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 86 | $27,000 | $286 | $70,657 ($5,888) | $78,289 ($6,524) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 41 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $49,574 ($4,131) | $56,216 ($4,685) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 73 | $429 | $57,656 ($4,805) | $81,372 ($6,781) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $25,500 | $265 | $47,417 ($3,951) | $58,945 ($4,912) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,401Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,476,535 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,806,625 (2022)