Alvernia Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Alvernia University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Alvernia University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Alvernia University (Alvernia)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Alvernia's acceptance rate is 58.06% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,715 students applied and 3,318 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Alvernia is not low.

To apply to Alvernia, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

Alvernia's acceptance rate places 16th out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1170 at Alvernia. Alvernia's SAT score ranks 39th out of 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Alvernia's yield rate is 13.32%, which is significantly lower by 23.47 percentage points (approximately 63.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Alvernia at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Alvernia's acceptance rate is 58.06% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.32%. 2,813 men and 2,879 women applied to Alvernia and 1,444 men and 1,869 women students were accepted.

Among them, 194 men and 248 women were enrolled in Alvernia. You can explore the Alvernia's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Alvernia
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,715	2,813	2,879	0	23
Admitted	3,318	1,444	1,869	0	5
Enrolled	442	194	248	0	0
Acceptance Rate	58.06%	51.33%	64.92%	-	21.74%
Yield	13.32%	13.43%	13.27%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Alvernia University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 26 students (6% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores as part of the admission process at Alvernia.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,170, including 595 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 575 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 658 and the 25th percentile is 570. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 628 and the 25th percentile is 523.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Alvernia
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,093	1,170	1,286
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	570	595	658
SAT Math	523	575	628

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Alvernia. The english proficiency test is not required, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Alvernia University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Alvernia Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Alvernia:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.alvernia.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application: https://admissions.alvernia.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Alvernia?

Alvernia is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 58.06%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Alvernia?

Alvernia recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Alvernia is 1,170. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.

Does Alvernia require essays or personal statements?

Alvernia recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Alvernia admission?

Alvernia recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Alvernia does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Alvernia requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Alvernia recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Alvernia?

The institutional SAT code for Alvernia is 2431.