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About Alvernia University

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The Alvernia University, is a private university that welcomed its first cohort of students in 1958. The main campus of the university is located in Reading, USA. As part of its course catalogue, the university has 16 courses across 5 streams, the most popular being Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science and Humanities & Social Sciences. These courses are divided as 13 courses at UG level and 3 courses at graduate level. List of popular courses are MS, MBA/PGDM, B.E. / B.Tech, B.Sc. and BBA. The UG courses have an average duration of 48 months, while that of graduate courses is around 12 months to 24 months. The Alvernia University tuition fee for the first-year tuition fee for UG courses is USD 41,060 - 42,810 (INR 3,976,250 - 4,145,720). For PG courses, this costs USD 15,429 - 27,000 (INR 1,494,144 - 2,614,680). For students relocating to Reading, the annual cost of living is around USD 15,090 - 16,340 (INR 1,461,316 - 1,582,366). Alvernia University prioritizes applicants with a strong academic record. Therefore, prospective students are required to meet the admission requirements to maximize their chances of acceptance. The following exam scores are deemed acceptable for admissions by the institute: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo.

Year of establishment
1958
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Campus size
191 acres
No. of campus
3
Scholarships granted
1684
Scholarship amount granted
INR 40 million
English proficiency test
Optional
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
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Total faculty
125
Faculty/Student ratio
12
Total criminal offences
60

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  • Application fees :USD 50
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Alvernia University Popular Courses

B.Sc.
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Alvernia University Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.Sc.(7 courses)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 75 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(4 courses)
INR 39 L - 41 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 75 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)
INR 15 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year-24 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
BBA(1 course)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 75 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
MS(1 course)
Duration: 18-24 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.A.(1 course)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 75 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
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Alvernia University
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

73%

Hispanic

13%

Black

10%

Asian

1%

UG Student residence

In state

71%

Out of state

25%

Foreign

3%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

81%

25 and over

18%

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UG Number of Applicant

5703
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Overall Graduation Rate

63
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UG Enrollment

2018
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PG Enrollment

466

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INR 40.66 L#352 US News, 2026
INR 10.75 L - 18.69 L -/-
INR 34.02 L - 34.14 L -/-
INR 19.23 L -/-
INR 28.97 L#801 THE, 2027
INR 23.46 L - 23.51 L#105 QS, 2026
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Choosing Hanover College for your Bachelor of Science in Engineering could be a great option if you prefer a more personalized learning experience with small class sizes and close professor-student relationships. Hanover offers a strong engineering programme with the added benefit of a liberal arts

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Hanover College is generally cheaper than Alvernia University. The tuition cost at Hanover College for international is $44,777 and that at Alvernia University is $45,660. Below is a comparison of the two colleges' costs.:

CategoryHanover CollegeAlvernia University
Tuition$44,777  $45,660
Room & Board$7,404  $15,446
Avg. Housing$7,099  $14,503
TOTAL$59,280$75,609

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Answered 2 years ago

Alvernia University campus size is 191 acres. This is the campus size of the university which is the Reading campus. It is located in Berks County. Other two campuses of the university are Philadelphia Campus and Pottsville Campus. The university has nearly 3,000 students and has a student-to-facult

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A few of the reasons to choose Alvernia University are:

  • It is a nationally-ranked comprehensive regional university and offers more than 50 undergraduate majors. A number of graduate programs are also offered
  • Experiential learning opportunities are provided such as internships, field experiences, co-o

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The housing rates for Alvernia University are subject to change. Check the housing prices as mentioned by the university:

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UG Students: Living expenses / room & board

USD 15,446

Graduate students (on average)

USD 14,300

 

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University CityReading, Pennsylvania, USA

Alvernia University
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400 St Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607, United States

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400 Saint Bernardine St.
Reading, PA 19607

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