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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type

Private

Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution

4 Year

Campus Setting

Small city

100

59%

Acceptance Rate

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5,703

Students Applied

36%

Transfer Acceptance Rate

Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT

ACT

SAT Subject Tests

Yes

AP Course Credit

Yes

Dual Enrollment

Yes

Transcript

Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Test Optional

Applications Accepted

Common Application

Online Application

Rolling Admissions

Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students

72%

Out-Of-State Students

30%

US States Represented

Countries Represented

Submitting ACT

Submitting SAT

Average SAT Composite: 1044

1600

SAT Percentiles

Math

25th

483

75th

590

Reading

25th

513

75th

580

3.40

Average GPA

Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+

29%

3.50 - 3.74

18%

3.25 - 3.49

14%

3.00 - 3.24

14%

2.50 - 2.99

16%

2.00 - 2.49

Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%

Top 25%

Top 50%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page

Admissions Email: [email protected]

Admissions Telephone: 610-796-8269

For International Student Services: visit page

For Students with Disabilities: visit page

For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

My words of wisdom is apply in the beginning of your senior year, visit the campus, and apply for the merit scholarships the school offers!

Mariah from Smyrna, DE

Come visit the campus and check it out before you apply. I suggest checking out the campus schedule and coming on a day where there is either an activity or a game going on so you can get the true feel of what it is like here.

Kelsey from Bensalem, PA

If something seems weird or mixed up, email people!! You really have to take responsibility for getting everything in to them and making sure they have it. Visit the campus and stay the night if possible and attend a class.

Jocelyn from Catonsville, MD

Be open minded and stick to your educational goals. Since Alvernia is not known as a party school that is actually a benefit to the students attending the college.

Patricia from Reading, PA

Alvernia is a great school and has so many majors to choose from. Even if you are unsure of your major, faculty will assist you in this important decision. You will feel welcomed and comfortable at Alvernia no matter what.

Sarah from Reading, PA

My tips are to get in contact with your future roommates, get out and do things offered on campus, and do not be afraid to ask questions to any mentor around you.

Kristin from Titusville, NJ

Great tips for new students would be: do not procrastinate on any assignment. In college teachers are different then in high school they will not cut you slack if you are late on a paper you will pay the price, take advantage of the library and the free paper because you are paying for them to keep supplied and you might as well take advantage of it, also keep an open mind and always try new things because without experience you may never know what could have happened.

Carissa from Gibbstown, NJ

-You will have no problem fitting in. There is so much stuff to do, you will find a place
-Although there are no frats and sors, they do have academic clubs where it's almost the same thing, but you don't have to pay fees like frars and sor.
-Don't let the religion part of the college keep you from applying or visiting the campus. They are open to all religions and don't force you to practice one type of religion.
-Eat at the caf. The food is actually pretty good.
-Students at the school is pretty big on drinking and drugs too.

Chynelle from Philadelphia, PA

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