Alvernia University
School info
3.3
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.3
Food
2.5
Clubs
3.1
Facilities
3.9
Internet
2.9
Location
3.3
Opportunities
3.4
Safety
3.7
Social
3
Happiness
3.5
Basic Information
Location
- Reading, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1958
- Founder: Bernardine Franciscan Sisters, Sister Mary Zygmunta Froncek
Academic information
Degree Courses
- More than 50
Key Area
- Student Undergraduate Research
- Sustainability and Environmental Science
- Organizational Leadership
- Health Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 2,900
- Undergraduates: 1,500
- Postgraduates: 780 graduate
Notable Alumni
- Ronald Mikula
- Bruce A. Smith
- Sue Reese
- Col. John K. Schafer
- Jeffrey Smith
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Good reviews
Overall 4.8
I love Alvernia Univerity. The Professors are very nice and they are very commented to students success.
Overall 4.6
Awesome
Overall 4.5
This is a great and respectful school. The Professors are all quality Professors. Education is an important thing and the professors are well aware of it.
Overall 4.5
Great School
Overall 4.4
I love this college. Everyone is so welcoming and always around if you need help. There are plenty of activities to do around campus and a bunch of free trips off campus. I never had a problem with any professor.
Overall 4.4
I am very proud and happy that I choose Alvernia. Our campus is so beautiful, faculty and staff are exceptionally friendly. I am a member of 4 clubs and hold 2 leadership positions. There are plenty of opportunities to grow.
Overall 4.4
I think students should know that this college is an excellent choice to pick.
Overall 4.2
Been here 3 years in the athletic training program. Most professors are great, class sizes are small, learned a ton, and know my professors personally. I'm a member of multiple clubs and love them! Everyone is welcoming and friendly. I compete in sports for the school and have had a great experience with the coaches and athletic department.
Overall 4.2
The PERFECT small school experience. Food is not great, but that's basically everywhere. I have made so many incredible friends here. Great school, great people, go wolves
Overall 4.2
I love it here! Of course this school has its problems as every school does but overall its great. The activities on campus and trips are always so fun and the people here are great. For the most part the professors are all amazing and super nice. Its small but I like it that way.
Bad reviews
Overall 0.9
More preachers than teachers. No experience from a business stand point, misguiding, misleading, poor business staff
Overall 0.9
None.
Overall 0.9
worst school.
Overall 1
The school is very small and is the equivalent to a highschool when it comes to social life. Students are very immature and petty and there was a lot of drama and parties on campus. The campus didnt care for covid regulations either it was like a free for all and communication from staff is horrible. Save your money and go else where.
Overall 1
The DPT program here is god awful. The professors are absolutely trash, there is no communication, they are hypocritical, and there is no set standard. Its just a huge mess.
Overall 1.3
Many people go home on the weekend. parking is a nightmare. It is like high school atmosphere. Many classes are at an high school level. If you want to get a masters degree don't go here. It is not competitive.
Overall 1.4
This school is a complete joke. The professors are horrible and have no clue what they're talking about.
Overall 1.6
Not Specified.
Overall 1.7
College is boring and not a lot to do;The internet is slow;The classes have been really easy so far;The library is nice and copies are free;Don't but textbooks, just copy what you need in the library;Location is nice;Reading City has nothing to do for college kids;Grounds are clean;If you are going to grad school, choose another school;Bad Security
Overall 1.7
A lot of people go home over the weekend. Not much to do here and in the area. My science classes have been really easy so far a lot like high school. The library is really nice though the first floor is loud. Resources are good and everything you can copy is FREE. Professors are nice but really easy.