Reading, PA
Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 62%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,767 | 2,419 | 399 | 64% |
| 2020 | 3,683 | 2,579 | 460 | 70% |
| 2021 | 5,371 | 3,103 | 403 | 58% |
| 2022 | 5,703 | 3,365 | 497 | 59% |
| 2023 | 5,491 | 3,422 | 414 | 62% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,900 of 2,812 women and 1,518 of 2,659 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Alvernia University has an acceptance rate of 62% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,422 of 5,491 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,491 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 414 enrolled.
No. Alvernia University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 62%.