Alvernia University is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Profile

Historical Origin: Founded in 1958, formerly known as Alvernia College, changed to its current name in 2008, founded by Bernard Francis Monastery.

Geographic Location: Located in the suburbs of Berkshire, covering an area of ​​about 121 acres, only an hour's drive from Philadelphia, it is also convenient to go to New York, Baltimore and Washington, DC, and has satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Washington County.

School Size: There are about 3,500 students, including 1,500 full-time undergraduates, and many international students from Asia, Central America, South America, Australia, Ireland and other countries and regions.

Academic Education

Major Setting: Undergraduate majors cover more than 50 disciplines such as sports training, biochemistry, accounting, and communication; master's degrees include 6 disciplines such as education, community leadership, and organizational leadership. There are also doctoral degrees in leadership philosophy and doctoral degrees in physical therapy.

Teaching Mode: Small class teaching is adopted, and undergraduate courses are taught by senior teachers, with more than 100 Among the full-time teachers, many have excellent career experience and integrate practical experience into teaching.

Accreditation: Accredited by multiple institutions such as the Middle States Class I and II Colleges Commission, the American Association of Professional Therapeutic Education, and the Council of Business Schools.

Campus Life

Campus Culture: As one of the only 22 Franciscan educational institutions in the United States, it adheres to the educational philosophy of "combining knowledge and love" and emphasizes the cultivation of "leaders with moral courage". The campus atmosphere is inclusive and friendly, and welcomes students from different backgrounds.

Student Organizations: There are dozens of campus organizations and clubs, such as drama clubs, newspapers, radio stations, etc. Students can improve their comprehensive abilities by participating in club activities.

Accommodation conditions: The school provides a variety of accommodation options, including single rooms, multi-person rooms and other different types of dormitories and apartments, with complete dormitory facilities.

School Rankings

It was once rated as the most cost-effective school in the United States and one of the universities with the highest return on investment in 2013 by "Economic Colleges Online". It was also listed as one of the best universities in the northern United States. In 2024, it was rated as a top-ranked university in the country by U.S. News & World Report.