Alvernia University

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Alvernia is a private Franciscan college rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions. We stress the development of the whole person academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The roots that became Alvernia were planted in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis established a teacher's seminar for the education o...Alvernia is a private Franciscan college rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions. We stress the development of the whole person academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The roots that became Alvernia were planted in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis established a teacher's seminar for the education of the Sisters. Thirty-two years later, in 1958, the institution expanded into a four-year liberal arts college. The student population in 1958 included only 23 freshmen and 8 sophomores, and has expanded to its current enrollment of more than 2,800 male and female students, including a growing graduate program. The mission statements of the Bernadine Congregation and Alvernia College are based on the five core values of the Franciscan tradition: service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation, and collegiality. We honor our core Catholic traditions while respecting and welcoming students, faculty, and staff of many religious backgrounds. We foster moral leadership and service to others in the interest of peace and justice locally and globally. We prepare our graduates to achieve their personal dreams and professional success, and to be engaged citizens and lifelong learners. Alvernia has been honored by the Templeton Foundation as one of the top 100 character-building colleges in the nation and a model of excellence in education.

Since 1967, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools has granted Alvernia accreditation. The Education program for elementary and secondary teachers is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Occupational Therapy program is fully accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing has approval by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training. The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Addiction Studies Program is certified by the Pennsylvania Certification Board. The Business Department is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. More More

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400 St. Bernardine Street

Reading, PA 19607

United States

Phone: 610-796-8220

Fax: 610-796-8336

Academic Calendar:	Semester
Degrees Offered:	Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor's certificate Master's Post-Master's certificate Doctoral
Student Faculty Ratio:	13:1
Most Popular Majors:	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Elementary Education and Teaching Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Average High School GPA:	2.9

Average High School GPA:

2.9

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:	2,136
Female:	69.8%
Out of State:	14%
International:	0.47%
Freshman Enrollment:	307

Career Services Offered:	Classes Interest Inventory Internships

Career Services Offered:

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Campus size: (number of acres)	80
% of Classrooms with Internet Access:	15%
Campus-wide Internet Network:	Yes
Registered Student Organizations:	35

Tuition:	$20,220.00
Undergraduate receiving need-based financial aid:	98%
Direct Lender:	No

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Year Founded:
1958
School Type:
Private
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Environment:
Village
Enrollment:
2,136
Average GPA:
2.88
Student Faculty Ratio:
13:1
Tuition:
$20,220.00
Financial Aid Deadline:
05/01
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