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Alvernia Facts and Figures

Alvernia Facts & Figures

Students

• 3,000 total students
• 1,500 traditional undergraduates
• 40:60 male-female ratio
• Approximately 77% of freshmen reside on our 121-acre campus.

After Alvernia

Our graduates are discovering that the purposeful, practical liberal arts education they received at Alvernia  University benefits them in their professions. A survey of 2008 graduates revealed the following: 

• 83% felt their Alvernia education provided experiences relevant to career goals.

• 84% felt their Alvernia education has provided up-to-date information relevant to current issues and topics.

• 86% credit their Alvernia degree as a factor for getting their new job.

• 73% of students who have jobs with new employers or a job offer said their Alvernia degree was a requirement for the job.

• The majority of Alvernia graduates with new jobs found them within 1-3 months of graduation.

• They associate their new degree with anticipated benefits such as promotions, better job security,  better benefits, and extra vacation time.