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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Alvernia University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

62
%
Acceptance rate
3.42
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Alvernia University?

62%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Alvernia accepted 62% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 5,471 people applied and 3,422 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1900 / 2812 (68%)
Men
1518 / 2659 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Alvernia University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Alvernia University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Alvernia University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Alvernia considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Alvernia University?

3.42
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Alvernia University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.42.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
20%
3.75-3.99
15%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
483
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
513
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
996
75th Percentile
1170
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