ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
- 400 Saint Bernardine St
- Reading, PA 19607
- OPEID College Code: 00323300
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- General Phone: (610) 796-8200
- President: Thomas F. Flynn
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,856
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Alvernia University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.alvernia.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 570 | 1,036 | 1,606 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 476 (84%) | 776 (75%) | 1,252 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 139 (29%) | 189 (24%) | 328 (26%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 320 | 98% |
| ACT ® Exam | 57 | 17% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 438 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | 420 | 530 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 97% | 30% | 47% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,460 | $3,536 | $2,567 | $9,081 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 28 | 27 |
| Number in Repayment | 674 | 686 | 894 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $24,350 | $23,200 | $21,614 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,350 | $23,200 | $21,614 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,350 | $23,200 | $21,614 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,095 | $8,770 | $8,437 |
| Other Expenses | $2,202 | $2,202 | $2,392 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,346 | $4,346 | $3,558 |
| Other Expenses | $4,346 | $4,346 | $3,558 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,346 | $4,818 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $37,147 | $35,672 | $33,843 |
| In-State | $37,147 | $35,672 | $33,843 |
| Out of State | $37,147 | $35,672 | $33,843 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $34,542 | $33,392 | $30,130 |
| In-State | $34,542 | $33,392 | $30,130 |
| Out of State | $34,542 | $33,392 | $30,130 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $30,452 | $29,302 | $27,832 |
| In-State | $30,452 | $29,302 | $27,832 |
| Out of State | $30,452 | $29,302 | $27,832 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,856 Undergraduate: 2,076 Graduate: 780
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 906 Female: 1,950
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 665 Female: 1,411
- Graduate Gender Male: 241 Female: 539
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,792 Part-Time: 1,064
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,612 Part-Time: 464
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 180 Part-Time: 600
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 15 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.4% |
| Black | 300 | 11% |
| Asian | 36 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 5% |
| White | 2,241 | 78% |
| Unknown | 107 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 589 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 474 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 314 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 354 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 231 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 235 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 407 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 224 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 10 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 454 | 261 | 193 |
| Faculty Status | 89 | 89 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 50 | 50 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 20 | - | 20 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 278 | 85 | 193 |
| Primarily Instruction | 278 | 85 | 193 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 57 | 57 | - |
| Other Professionals | 61 | 61 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 58 | 58 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 28 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 29 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,534 (85) | $57,570 (36) | $55,772 (49) |
| Professor | $66,577 (5) | $68,644 (3) | $63,477 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $61,277 (28) | $61,360 (13) | $61,205 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,947 (45) | $55,471 (16) | $54,657 (29) |
| Instructor | $40,588 (7) | $45,344 (4) | $34,246 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,534 (85) | $57,570 (36) | $55,772 (49) |
| Professor | $66,577 (5) | $68,644 (3) | $63,477 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $61,277 (28) | $61,360 (13) | $61,205 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,947 (45) | $55,471 (16) | $54,657 (29) |
| Instructor | $40,588 (7) | $45,344 (4) | $34,246 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 316 | 164 | 152 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 245 | 132 | 113 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| All Track Combined | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Field Hockey | 19 | - | 19 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Lacrosse | 47 | 28 | 19 |
| Soccer | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $7,188 | $7,034 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,601 | $2,695 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| All Track Combined | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 45% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 36% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 11 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 26 | 23 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
