What Alvernia costs
Alvernia University charges $45,000 a year in published tuition and fees, about $22,500 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $57,565 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $29,881 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Alvernia
For fall 2024, Alvernia University received 5,715 applications and admitted 3,318 students, and 442 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1093 and 1286.
What Alvernia students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Alvernia University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 70 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 43 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 33 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 23 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 18 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 18 |
| Substance Abuse / Addiction Counseling | 17 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Alvernia
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania: about 4 miles away
- Pennsylvania State University–Penn State Berks, Reading, Pennsylvania: about 4 miles away
- Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania: about 27 miles away
- Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania: about 27 miles away
- Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania: about 30 miles away
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, Pennsylvania: about 30 miles away
Colleges like Alvernia
Health and nursing schools with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia: 5,613 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Alvernia University's acceptance rate? 58.1% for fall 2024: 3,318 of 5,715 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Alvernia University? $45,000 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Alvernia University? About 2,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Alvernia University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1093–1286.
What is the campus setting at Alvernia University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alvernia University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Alvernia University