Alvernia University
- Private
Alvernia University: international tuition 46,700 USD per year, one-year total cost 29,797 USD, acceptance rate 58.1%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 95.
Alvernia gives international first-year students merit scholarships of $23,000-$28,000 per year (3.0+ GPA, renewable up to eight semesters), so Vietnamese applicants can be considered. The pages say nothing about need-based aid, need-blind admission or the CSS Profile.
Getting in. The school admits 58.1% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 570–658, Math 523–628. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 75+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 29,797 USD. Take off 103,000 USD a year from 4 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 0 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/8. You apply through Alvernia web portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Alvernia University?
International tuition is 46,700 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 29,797 USD.
Does Alvernia University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Alvernia gives international first-year students merit scholarships of $23,000-$28,000 per year (3.0+ GPA, renewable up to eight semesters), so Vietnamese applicants can be considered. The pages say nothing about need-based aid, need-blind admission or the CSS Profile.
What English scores does Alvernia University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Alvernia University?
The acceptance rate is 58.1%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
Heritage Award (International)MeritApplication method unclearSchool page23,000 USD/year≈ ₫599M
Listed among the merit scholarships on the international student page, so first-year international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Admission application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall), Jan 1 (Spring)
Presidential Scholarship (International)MeritApplication method unclearSchool page28,000 USD/year≈ ₫730M
Listed among the merit scholarships on the international student page, so first-year international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Admission application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall), Jan 1 (Spring)
Trustees' Scholarship (International)MeritApplication method unclearSchool page27,000 USD/year≈ ₫704M
Listed among the merit scholarships on the international student page, so first-year international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Admission application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall), Jan 1 (Spring)
Veronica Founder's Scholarship (International)MeritApplication method unclearSchool page25,000 USD/year≈ ₫652M
Listed among the merit scholarships on the international student page, so first-year international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Admission application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall), Jan 1 (Spring)
Boscov ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
It appears only on the general first-year scholarship page and not in the international list, so it is unclear whether international students can receive it.
- Renewable in later years
Header Scholars ProgramIntl?Intl eligibility unclearNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
The scholarship mentions financial need but does not say whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Heritage AwardIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page does not confirm whether the Heritage Award is open to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page does not confirm whether the Presidential Scholarship is open to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Trustees' ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page does not confirm whether the Trustees' Scholarship is open to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Veronica Founder's ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page does not confirm whether the Veronica Founder's Scholarship is open to international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Application and supporting-materials deadline for the January Spring startApplicationin77days
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data