Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$55.1k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Alvernia University
Reading, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$42,810
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,810
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,090
Avg Off-Campus Living
$5,100
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$57,900
Net price (after aid)$28,329
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$27,979
$30k – $48k$27,001
$48k – $75k$26,381
$75k – $110k$27,019
$110k+$30,036
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,055
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants34%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans82%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Friendly application paths
Common AppTransfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$42.8k
Net price
$28.3k
Pell
34%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$55.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeBusiness
Programs (24)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Education
Special EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistry
Admissions
Acceptance rate
62%
SAT range
1066 - 1253
ACT range
16 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About Alvernia University
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- Where is Alvernia University located?
- Alvernia University is located in Reading, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Alvernia University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Alvernia University is approximately 62%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University's published in-state tuition is approximately $42,810 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,477 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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