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Alvernia University (AC)

Black Pinpoint 400 St. Bernardine Street | Reading, PA | 19607

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,628
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Acceptance Rate
68%
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Average HS GPA
3.34

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 560

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
79/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$34,070
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2400
Transportation for Commuters
$2,500
Approximate Expenses per year
$40,470

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
301
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Terminal Degree
132

Gender

Women
173
Men
128
Minority
38
International
1

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
57%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's

Prominent Alumni

Linda Ludgate J.D.

Berks County Judge

Charles Barbera M.D.

President of Berks Count Medical Society

M. Lewandoski

Consulting Firm Owner

Mark Piazza M.D.

Resident Elect of PA Medical Society

Jonathon Encarcion M.A.

Director of Hispanic Center

06. Student Body

Gender

70% female30% male

Out of State

26% are out
of state74% are
in-state

Students

77% are
full time23% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,196
Foreign Countries Represented
9

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.32%
Asian
1.61%
Black
11.67%
Hispanic
11.17%
Caucasian
68.06%
Unknown
4.27%
International
0.37%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
65%
First-Year Students
79%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Student Center

Crusader Cafe

Library

Gym

Residence Hall Lounge

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Shopping at outlets

Reading Phillies Baseball Park

Soveriegn Center for music events

Hershey Park

Great Resturaunts

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Christa McCusker
Director of Admissions
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400 Saint Bernardine St. Reading, PA 19607
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610-796-8220

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
610-796-8220

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
throughout the year

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

taxis, buses, Reading has its own airport


LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn, Sheraton


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Crusaders)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Crusaders)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
35
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
5
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Lehigh University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateNov 20

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,000

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
57%

Career Services

01 - Classes
02 - Interest Inventory
03 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • Marketing, Other.
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
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03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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04 EDUCATION.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Education, Other.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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06 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
  • Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
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07 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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08 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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11 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
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12 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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13 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Chemistry, Other.
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15 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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16 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.

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