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Alvernia University
  • 4 Year
  • READING, PA
CollegeGrad School
Alvernia University
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • READING, PA
  • 581 reviews
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    Alvernia University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    74%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,730 / year
    Poll
    70%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 27 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 58 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,550 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 37 responses
    • Courtside
      54%
    • Student Center
      22%
    • Kestrel
      19%
    • They're all horrible
      5%
    47%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 34 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 29 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      21%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      62%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      17%

    Safety

    Safety
    A minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    89%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 35 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 23 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      39%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      48%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      13%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      32%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      58%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      3%
    • Not very visible.
      3%
    • We have campus police?
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      6%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      50%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      39%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, IceHockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Bowling, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, IceHockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Wrestling

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 3 responses
    • Quack Attack
      100%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 40 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      10%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      13%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      45%
    • Parties? What parties?
      33%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Spring fling
      41%
    • Maroon and Gold Day/Night
      14%
    • Night before the study day during finals week.
      14%
    • My birthday
      9%
    • none
      9%
    • Football Games
      5%
    • Halloween
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    81%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 42 responses
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