Alvernia University Acceptance Rate
Reading, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,491
- Admitted
- 3,422
- Yield
- 12.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Alvernia University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.8% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,745 to 5,491 (+215%) over that period.
Its 62.3% rate makes Alvernia University more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 79%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (67.6% for women vs 57.1% for men, a 10.5-point gap). Alvernia University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,745 | 1,305 | 74.8% | 376 |
| 2015–16 | 1,670 | 1,240 | 74.3% | 401 |
| 2016–17 | 1,788 | 1,332 | 74.5% | 345 |
| 2017–18 | 2,179 | 1,543 | 70.8% | 371 |
| 2018–19 | 2,628 | 1,797 | 68.4% | 435 |
| 2019–20 | 3,767 | 2,419 | 64.2% | 399 |
| 2020–21 | 3,683 | 2,579 | 70% | 460 |
| 2021–22 | 5,371 | 3,103 | 57.8% | 403 |
| 2022–23 | 5,703 | 3,365 | 59% | 497 |
| 2023–24 | 5,491 | 3,422 | 62.3% | 414 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,812 | 1,900 | 67.6% |
| Men | 2,659 | 1,518 | 57.1% |
| Unknown | 20 | 4 | 20% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 528–620 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 538–633 |
How Alvernia University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Alvernia University's acceptance rate?
Alvernia University's acceptance rate is 62.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,422 admitted of 5,491 applicants).
Is Alvernia University test optional?
Alvernia University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Alvernia University?
Alvernia University received 5,491 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,422.
What SAT score do you need for Alvernia University?
Admitted students at Alvernia University typically scored 528–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 538–633 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Alvernia University getting harder to get into?
Alvernia University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.8% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.alvernia.edu/.