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Alvernia College |
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Alvernia is a private, residential, coeducational college sponsored by the Bernardine Francisan sisters, a Catholic religious order. Its purpose is to provide affordable quality education that combines liberal arts with career and professional opportunities. Alvernia's goal is to prepare learners for personal achievement, for social responsibility, for moral integrity, and for spiritual fullness. Alvernia emphasizes moral leadership throughout its curriculum. |
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| County |
Berks County, PA |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,515 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
481 students
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| Full-Time Graduate |
135 students
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| Part-Time Graduate |
604 students
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| Total Enrollment |
2,735 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
650 students
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| Tuition |
$22,800 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
99 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
24 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,237 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
38% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$3,194 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
91% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$7,528 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
83% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$5,352 |
- The roots that were to become Alvernia College were planted in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis established a Teacher’s Seminarium for the education of the Sisters. Thirty-two years later, in 1958, the institution was expanded into a four-year liberal arts college.
- Alvernia College provides 5-year Masters Programs in Education, Business, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work, having a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
- You'll find many ways to get involved on campus and add to your educational experience. Student service organizations, honor societies, and intercollegiate athletics are excellent ways to learn teamwork skills and supplement your classroom learning. More than 500 Alvernia students are active in over 50 student groups, and numerous activities are scheduled throughout the year. We have over 100 student leadership positions, and over 200 of our students are members of honor societies.
- Alvernia's 49-acre campus is located three miles from Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of eastern Pennsylvania. Public transportation provides service to within walking distance of the campus.
- Alvernia College is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
- Profile last updated: 04/24/2008.
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