Alvernia University

Reading, PA

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Acceptance Rate

62%

Enrollment

2,042

Graduation Rate

58%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$55,055

Retention Rate

73%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1066–1253

8001600

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$42,810

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,810

Avg Net Price

$28,329

Room & Board

$15,090

Total COA

$54,650

Median Debt

$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$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

Pell Grant Rate: 34%

Federal Loan Rate: 82%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$57,900

Estimated Net Price$28,329 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

58%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$55,055

Retention Rate

73%

Median Debt

$27,000

Top Programs

Health Professions

56.1%

Business & Marketing

12.9%

Criminal Justice

8.0%

Psychology

3.8%

Public Administration & Social Services

3.8%

Education

3.3%

Biology

3.3%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

2.9%

Communication

2.2%

Physical Sciences

0.7%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	72	—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	70	$78,289
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	40	$39,657
Criminal Justice and Corrections	37	$50,739
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	32	$41,974
Business Administration, Management and Operations	30	$56,216
Biology, General	19	—
Accounting and Related Services	18	$58,945
Marketing	17	—
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	15	—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	12	—
Finance and Financial Management Services	11	—
Security Science and Technology	10	—
Public Health	10	—
Communication and Media Studies	9	$47,004