Reading, United States
Alvernia University
Explore published information to help plan your next step.
Visit official website (opens in a new tab)
Get to know
Alvernia University
Alvernia University is a private Franciscan university in Reading, Pennsylvania, roughly an hour northwest of Philadelphia. Its strongest areas of study are healthcare and professional: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, criminal justice, education and business.
The main campus is a residential site of about 120 acres, and the university also runs a downtown Reading campus and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County. Community service is a stated part of the curriculum, and international students can apply to both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Published information source: www.alvernia.edu (opens in a new tab)
University at a glance
- Institution type
- Private
- City
- Reading
- Founded
- 1958
- Indicative tuition
- USD 44,850 (as of August 2025)
- Indicative living costs
- USD 20,050
- Intakes
- January, September
- Tests accepted
- IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
- Courses listed
- 60
Figures are indicative. Dates are shown where supplied. Confirm current fees, requirements and deadlines with the institution before you budget or apply.