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Information Summary

Ranks 1105th overall and 101st in Pennsylvania

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Reading, PA 19607-1799

Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
Total Population20,687 (19,864 urban / 823 rural)
Households9,161 (2.18 people per house)
Median Household Income$44,305
Families5,521 (2.77 people per family)
Pop. — African American434
Pop. — Asian381
Pop. — Pacific Islander9
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native66
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)19,687
Pop. — Other352
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

UndergraduateProfessions focus, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Alvernia College?

Ranks 497th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $21,400 $21,400 $21,400
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $214 $214 $214
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $600 $600 $600
FT Graduate Tuition $8,820 $8,820 $8,820
FT Graduate Required Fees $88 $88 $88
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $490 $490 $490
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $33,843 $33,843 $33,843
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $35,433 $35,433 $35,433
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $25,406 $25,406 $25,406

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $19,189 trend  $21,614 $19,189 trend  $21,614 $19,189 trend  $21,614
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,200 trend  $1,400
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,530 trend  $8,437
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,480 trend  $2,392
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,818 trend  $8,727
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,880 trend  $3,692
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,580 trend  $2,392

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,291 (511 male / 780 female)
Admitted 989 (406 male / 583 female)
Admission rate 77%
First-time Enrollment 304 (139 male / 165 female)
FT Enrollment 303 (139 male / 164 female)
PT Enrollment 1 (N/A male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment2,846

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Alvernia College use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsRecommended
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Alvernia College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Pennsylvania Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Pennsylvania Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Pennsylvania Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 1184th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 12%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 21

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 1081st for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 99%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 520
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 530
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 840 / 1050

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity630
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$4,269
Board Fee$4,140

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Alvernia College Ranks 1998th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $1,490 121 pie   42%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,869 137 pie   48%
Institutional Grant Aid $8,594 245 pie   86%
Student Loan Aid $4,627 269 pie   94%
Any financial aid type   269 pie   94%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Alvernia College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
21214
Black Non-Hispanic
97218315
Hispanic
30116146
Asian / Pacific Islander
122234
American Indian / Alaskan Native
6814
White Non-Hispanic
7131,5402,253
Race Unknown
145670
Total 874 1,972 2,846

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Alvernia College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
N/A11
Black Non-Hispanic
13922
Hispanic
189
Asian / Pacific Islander
167
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/AN/AN/A
White Non-Hispanic
72125197
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 87 149 236

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Alvernia College.

  Men Women Total
4 96 100
29 44 73
30 39 69
22 44 66
7 47 54

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 1 23 24
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Athletic Training/Trainer 4 4
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1 1 2
Biological and Physical Sciences 1 2 3
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 2
Business Administration and Management, General 1 11 12
Business/Commerce, General 1 1 2 1 66 2 73
Business/Corporate Communications
Chemistry, General 7 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3 6 9
Community Psychology 7 1 10 18
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 14 15
Counseling Psychology
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 21 3 1 41 3 69
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3 3
Education, General 2 1 1 62 66
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 52 54
English Language and Literature, General 2 2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 2 3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1 1
Forensic Science and Technology 1 20 21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 9 1 10
History, General 1 1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1 10 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 18 1 19 38
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 14 1 16
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 4
Mathematics, General
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 1 4 5
Philosophy
Political Science and Government, General 1 2 3
Psychology, General 1 8 9
Psychology, Other 1 4 5
Religion/Religious Studies 1 1 2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 1
Social Sciences, General 1 1
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work 3 2 7 12
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 7 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3 3
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 28 6 2 2 62 100
Theology/Theological Studies
Total 86 22 13 4 485 7 617

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Alvernia College Ranks 1622nd for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $53,216 ($54,590 male / $52,193 female)
Number of FT Faculty 81 (N/A male / N/A female)
Number of PT Faculty 211
FT Faculty Ratio 0.4 : 1
Total Benefits $989,563
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Alvernia College Summary

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Enrollment: Traditional Day Undergraduate Division: 1339 students Continuing Studies Evening Undergraduate Division: 612 Graduate Division: 703 Total enrollment: 2654 Freshman: Fall 2004 – 337 full-time, first-time Transfer students: Fall 2004 – 89 new, full-time transfers International Students: 16 Students living on campus: Anticipate 630 in fall 2005 Staff members: 206 Faculty: 77 full-time faculty members Campuses/Sites: 1 main campus, 2 off-site campuses Cost: 2005-2006 tuition and fees for a full-time day student $9,450/semester, room and board vary depending on residence and meal plan 2005-2006 tuition for continuing education students is $340 per credit 2005-2006 tuition for graduate students is $450 per credit Number of alumni: over 5,700 Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Degrees: 40 majors, 21 minors Undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work Graduate degrees: Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Community Counseling, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Two-year degree programs: Associate of Science Evening programs: Comprehensive bachelor and associate degrees, degree and non-degree programs on main, certificates, graduate degrees, teacher and principal certification, non-degree programs available on main campus and two off-site locations.

Alvernia College Academics

Alvernia College is unique in its study options. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Alvernia College.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biochemistry, Biology
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Preoperative/Surgical, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Physical Therapy Assistance, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine, Substance Abuse Counseling
Education:
Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Physics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education
History:
History – General
Security and Protective Services:
Forensic Technologies, Law Enforcement Administration
Communications & Journalism:
Communications/Rhetoric
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management
Popular majors:
sixty-seven percent business per marketing, twenty-two percent computer and information sciences, eleven percent liberal arts, twenty-six percent health professions, twenty-three percent business per marketing, fourteen percent security and protective services, twelve percent education, five percent communications per journalism, five percent psychology
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Computer Science:
Computer/Information Sciences – General
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
English Language and Literature:
English
Social Sciences:
Political Science/Government
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
Psychology:
Psychology – General

Alvernia College Admissions

Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were two hundred and thirty-five total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and thirty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .

The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 30th of August and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.

Alvernia College Financial Aid

In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Alumni Affiliation. Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Noncustodial (divorced/separated) Parents Statement and State aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Alumni Affiliation. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

Alvernia College Students

The school’s size is approximately one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-one degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and seventy-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and seven hundred and thirty-nine graduate enrollment. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 76 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Besides, the student body consists of seventy-eight percent in-state students, twenty-two percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-nine percent women, forty-one percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, seven percent black per non-hispanic, six percent hispanic, eighty percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, five percent race per ethnicity unreported, eight percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-seven percent in top quarter of graduating class, fifty-three percent in top half of graduating class, twelve percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-eight percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and three percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Alvernia College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

In short, the school is located 60 miles from Philadelphia.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus.

Alvernia College Athletics

The Crusaders are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Golf
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Softball
  • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Volleyball

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Alvernia also offers several more majors - including a couple that I took: (Sport Management) (Masters in Business Administration). They also have a doctoral program in leadership. Check this link: http://www.alvernia.edu/academics/academics2.htm for more info.