Alvernia University
Alvernia University is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Reading.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,838 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 371 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 286 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 60% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Alvernia University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,840, and fees were $800. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,840 and $800 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students2,838 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
Master's degree | 0 | 5 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
Admission
71%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 950 to 1148 |
ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $900/credit | |
In State Students | $900/credit | |
Out of State Students | $900/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $755/credit | |
In State Students | $755/credit | |
Out of State Students | $755/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $40,500 |
ADN | 70 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $63,000 |
BSN | 125 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $112,500 |
FNP | 50 | $37,750 | $37,750 | $37,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Alvernia University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 32% | $3,777 |
Other Federal Grant | 12% | $750 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $3,368 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $15,227 |
Federal Student Loans | 94% | $4,985 |
Private Loans | 24% | $16,222 |
$26,895
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$20,185 |
$30,001 to $48,000$23,245 |
$48,001 to $75,000$23,107 |
$75,001 to $110,000$26,618 |
Over $110,000$30,269 |
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Student Population
2,251
Undergrads
587
Graduates
2,037
Women
801
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
66% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
Black/African American |
10% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Asian |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.