Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1093 and 1286 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Alvernia University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 66 | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 65 | |
| 3 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 45 | |
| 4 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 31 | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 27 | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related Services. | 22 | |
| 7 | Psychology, General. | 21 | |
| 8 | Social Work. | 18 | |
| 9 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 18 | |
| 10 | Public Health. | 15 | |
| 11 | Marketing. | 15 | |
| 12 | Special Education and Teaching. | 14 | |
| 13 | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | |
| 14 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 12 | |
| 15 | Biology, General. | 11 | |
| 16 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Management and Services. | 7 | |
| 18 | Mathematics. | 6 | |
| 19 | Security Science and Technology. | 6 | |
| 20 | Philosophy. | 4 |
Showing top 20 of 29 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Alvernia University?
Alvernia University has an acceptance rate of 58% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Alvernia University?
Admitted students at Alvernia University typically score between 1093 and 1286 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Alvernia University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Alvernia University is approximately $28,138 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Alvernia University?
4-year graduation rate data for Alvernia University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.