Review the current tuition and fees for Alvernia University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Alvernia University came in at $45,000 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for came to $2,000; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,000 |
| Fees | $2,000 |
| Total | $45,000 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Alvernia University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Alvernia University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Alvernia University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Alvernia University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Alvernia University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,780 |
| Two Years Ago | $39,100 |
| One Year Ago | $41,060 |
| Most Recent Year | $43,000 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Alvernia has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition rose 4.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $47,126 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.64%, which puts the figure next year near $47,086.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $47,086 |
| In 2 Years | $49,269 |
| In 3 Years | $51,553 |
| In 4 Years | $53,943 |
| In 5 Years | $56,444 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $201,851.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Alvernia University, visit the Alvernia University Financial Aid page.