More selective than 84% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Alvernia University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Alvernia University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Alvernia University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 658 |
| SAT math | 523 | 628 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1093 | 1286 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Alvernia University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 58% | 570–658 | 523–628 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 62% | 528–620 | 538–633 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Alvernia University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Alvernia University has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Moravian University | 54% | 72% | $30,670 |
| 16 | Allegheny College | 55% | 73% | $22,940 |
| 17 | Lancaster Bible College | 56% | 67% | $25,480 |
| 18 | Moore College of Art and Design | 56% | 57% | $43,086 |
| 19 | Alvernia University | 58% | 56% | $28,138 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 58% | 86% | $30,434 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania State University | 61% | 86% | $32,875 |
| 22 | Marywood University | 61% | 72% | $23,388 |
| 23 | University of Valley Forge | 61% | 49% | $32,265 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Alvernia University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Alvernia University admissions questions
What is the Alvernia University acceptance rate?
Alvernia University accepts 58% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,422 of 5,491 applicants were admitted.
Does Alvernia University require the SAT or ACT?
Alvernia University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Alvernia University?
The middle 50% of Alvernia University enrolled first-year students scored 1093–1286 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Alvernia University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (414 of 3,422).
Is Alvernia University getting harder to get into?
Alvernia University accepted 58% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 62% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Alvernia University overview