Alvernia University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
62.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.10%
Freshmen Enrollment
497
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,703 students have applied and 3,365 students have allowed to admit to Alvernia University (Acceptance rate: 59.00%). Alvernia's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.77 % where 497 students have finally enrolled out of 3,365 admitted students.
Alvernia acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as DeSales University and Chatham University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.11%).
Alvernia enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 14.20%).
How to Apply to Alvernia University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Alvernia. Alvernia offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.alvernia.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.alvernia.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.alvernia.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://alvernia.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.alvernia.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/veterans-benefits |
| Disability Service | https://www.alvernia.edu/current-students/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Alvernia and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Alvernia University is 1,160. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Alvernia University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,156). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | 1,160 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,156 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Alvernia University, 34 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 513 | 555 | 580 |
| Mathematics | 483 | 520 | 590 |
| Total | 996 | 1,075 | 1,170 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
Alvernia Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Alvernia University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |