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

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    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
    79%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,490 / 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
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,310 / 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. 32 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    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 52 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      4%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      50%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      40%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    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 38 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      8%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      13%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      47%
    • Parties? What parties?
      32%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Spring fling
      45%
    • Maroon and Gold Day/Night
      15%
    • Night before the study day during finals week.
      15%
    • My birthday
      10%
    • none
      10%
    • Halloween
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    80%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 40 responses
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