At a glance
Average net price
$28,138
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
55.5%
Admission rate
58%
Undergrad size
2,152
In-state tuition
$45,000
Out-of-state tuition
$45,000
Cost of attendance
$57,565
Median earnings (10y)
$55,055
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,170
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 72.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (54% of credentials).
- STEM7%
- Health54%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts5%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services9%
- Health professions54.4%~1,170 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.8%~276 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~131 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~121 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.7%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology2.9%~63 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.1%~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.7%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.2%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.2%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 144 | $66,528 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 131 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 124 | $66,956 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 114 | $65,042 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 110 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 94 | $32,466 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 64 | $36,786 | $30,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 58 | $66,259 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 52 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 40 | $36,365 | $54,779 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $31,572 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | $45,308 | $25,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 35 | $36,850 | $41,574 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 34 | $39,968 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 22 | $39,315 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 20 | $29,208 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Doctoral | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 9 | $37,989 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 6 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | — | $67,143 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Alvernia University
Alvernia University is a mid-sized institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,152 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Alvernia University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,138 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $45,000 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,565 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 55.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,055 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Alvernia University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (54% of credentials), business (13% of credentials), social sciences (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Alvernia University accepts 58% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,170.
Location & campus
Set in Reading, Pennsylvania (city), Alvernia University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Alvernia University
Q.How much does Alvernia University cost?
The average net price at Alvernia University is $28,138 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,565.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Alvernia University?
Alvernia University has a 6-year graduation rate of 55.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Alvernia University?
Alvernia University admits 58% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Alvernia University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Alvernia University graduate earns $55,055 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Alvernia University?
Published tuition is $45,000 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Alvernia University located?
Alvernia University is located in Reading, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19607).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Alvernia University at their official website.