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Welcome to Alvernia!

If you're interested in a small, private college fostering values-based education, the art of critical thinking, and pragmatic emphasis on career preparation, Alvernia may just be what you're looking for.

At Alvernia, we challenge our students to grow personally, and we prepare them for life and work in a world calling for moral leadership.

We invite you to browse our website and discover how you could thrive and succeed at Alvernia.

Upcoming Visit Days

Alvernia would like to welcome you to campus this summer to learn more about academics and student life, hear an overview of the admissions and financial aid process, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and more.

Our next Summer Information Session is Friday, July 11. Check for other dates and/or register online!

 

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Inside Alvernia

Students
2,800 total students
1,400 traditional undergraduates
40:60 male-to-female ratio
Over 75% of freshmen live on campus
Faculty
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
More than two-thirds of our professors hold the highest degree in their field
Most classes are 20 students or fewer

Alvernia College · 400 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607 · 1-888-ALVERNIA · admissions@alvernia.edu