- Acceptance rate: 58% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–658 reading and writing, 523–628 math
- Average net price: $26,166 a year (2022–23)
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Alvernia University reported an acceptance rate of 58% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Alvernia University reviews each application.
Alvernia University GPA requirements
Alvernia University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alvernia University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Alvernia University acceptance rate
Alvernia University admitted 3,318 of 5,715 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alvernia University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Reading, Pennsylvania, with 2,192 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Alvernia University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 595 | 658 |
| SAT Math | 523 | 575 | 628 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1170 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Alvernia University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Alvernia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,166 a year at Alvernia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Alvernia University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Alvernia University admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Alvernia University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Alvernia University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Alvernia University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Alvernia University?
A lot: Alvernia University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Alvernia University?
Alvernia University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How selective is Alvernia University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Alvernia University admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Alvernia University's acceptance rate?
Alvernia University's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,318 of 5,715 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Alvernia University's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Alvernia University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–658 in reading and writing and 523–628 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Alvernia University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Alvernia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Alvernia University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,166 a year at Alvernia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Alvernia University look at legacy status?
Yes. Alvernia University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Alvernia University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alvernia UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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