Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA
Questions and Answers about Alvernia University
Olivia N.
3 months ago
Where can I find scholarships opportunities that Alvernia University offers?
Alvernia University
All admitted Alvernia students get a Merit Based Scholarship and that is based on academic quality in high school. Other scholarships can be applied through your high school counselor. Alvernia gives additional scholarships for those that qualify ( Alumni Referral Scholarship, Sibling Scholarship, Catholic Scholarship, Alvernia Grant) You can find these scholarships more in detail on our website.
Samiyah I.
1 year ago
What is the average cost of attendance for Alvernia University?
Alvernia University
Alvernia full tuition is $40,750. But 100% of our students get some sort of financial aid.
Majors offered at Alvernia University
Biggest majors
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Academics at Alvernia University
950-1130
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
17-23
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
Selectivity
Less Selective (68% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Alvernia University demographics
69% White
11% Black
10% Hispanic
2% Asian
2% Multiracial
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Common careers for Alvernia University students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Quality Engineering Manager135k
Financial Controller78k
Occupational Therapist (OT)62k
Staff Accountant60k
Account Manager55k
Accountant51k
Senior Accountant43k
46.9kAvg. Early Career Pay
75.3kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
58%in High-Meaning careers
3%in STEM careers
Net price of attending Alvernia University
Alvernia University financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $16,445
- Average pell grant $4,447
Loans per year
- Average total loans $9,720
- Average federal loans $4,573
Student reviews of Alvernia University
by Bold.org students
3
5
4
3
2
1
Recommended by
100% of students
Known for
Commuter-friendly
Safe campus
Welcoming student body
Beautiful campus
Awesome study spaces and libraries
- All reviews 2
Jordyn Homan
Gymnastics
Coaching
Pediatrics
3.0
WHAT I LIKED
I like how small the campus is because it is easy to know all of the students and professors around you.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
I was not a big fan of the small amount of clubs and gymnastics groups there were.
Yessica Abreu Robinson
Interior Design
Photography and Photo Editing
3.0
WHAT I LIKED
Alvernia is an amazing campus & the education is very good. All professors and staff are down to help you in time of need.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
Not enough diversity in food.
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