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Alvernia was recently granted university status by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education. As of September 25, 2008 we are now known as Alvernia University!
If you're interested in a small, private university fostering values-based education, the art of critical thinking, and pragmatic emphasis on career preparation, Alvernia may just be what you're looking for.
At Alvernia, we challenge our students to grow personally, and we prepare them for life and work in a world calling for moral leadership.
We invite you to browse our website and discover how you could thrive and succeed at Alvernia.
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| Students |
• 2,800 total students
• 1,400 traditional undergraduates
• 40:60 male-to-female ratio
• Over 77% of freshmen live on campus |
| Faculty |
• 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• More than two-thirds of our
professors hold the highest degree in their field
• Most classes are 20 students or fewer |
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