Alvernia University Pennsylvania

Private health professions college in Reading, PA with accessible admissions and moderate tuition.

College statistics

Address:
400 Saint Bernardine St
Reading, PA
19607
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.alvernia.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$43,000
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,000
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$58,460
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$58,460
Room and Board:
$15,460
Total Student Enrollment:
2,485
Acceptance Rate:
62.3%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
620
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
633
Endowment (End of Year):
$18,457,597
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Alvernia University is a private, not-for-profit four-year institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania, specializing in health professions and related programs. The university serves a small student body in an urban setting with a focused academic mission centered on preparing graduates for careers in healthcare and allied fields.

The university enrolls 2,485 students and charges $43,000 in annual tuition, with a total cost of attendance of $58,460 when room and board are included. Admissions are moderately selective, with a 62.3% acceptance rate. Most admitted students score at the 75th percentile in SAT Reading at 620 and SAT Math at 633.

Alvernia reports a focus on economic mobility, classified as an Opportunity Colleges and Universities institution emphasizing higher access and higher earnings. The university suits students interested in health professions who prefer a smaller, specialized academic environment. For more information, visit the official website at https://www.alvernia.edu/.

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