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Alvernia College

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Address

400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading ,  PA   19607-1799 

General Phone

(610) 796-8200 

Financial Aid Website

   

Admissions Website

   

Institution Website

www.alvernia.edu 

Mission Statement


www.alvernia.edu/about/mission.htm

Institution Type

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 

Degrees Offered

Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's

National Athletic Affiliations

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Application Fee

25

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges--General: These institutions are primarily undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award less than half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance learning opportunities
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted

Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits

Academic Year Prices - 2008

(full-time, first-time undergraduate students)

Tuition & Fees 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07
In State $23,200 $21,614 $20,422
Out of State $23,200 $21,614 $20,422
Books and Supplies $1,500 $1,400 $1,300
On Campus      
Room and Board $8,770 $8,437 $8,226
Other Expenses $2,202 $2,392 $2,392
Off Campus      
Room and Board - - -
Other Expenses - - -
Off Campus With Family      
Other Expenses - - -

Major NCAA Programs

Sport Conference
Basketball Freedom Conference
Baseball Freedom Conference
Cross Country/Track Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Financial Aid 2006-2007

Type of Aid Percent Receiving Aid Average Amount Received
Federal Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
36.0% $3,593
State/Local Grant
(scholarships/fellowships)
49.0% $3,224
Institutional Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
99.0% $6,317
Loans 97.0% $3,331

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