Alvernia University

Four or more years, Private not-for-profit • Reading, PA

Overall Rating

3.3

18 Reviews

44%

Division and Conference

AAU DIII • Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference | DVCHC

NCAA DIII • Middle Atlantic Conferences | MAC

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3.3 Coach & Staff Rating

18 Reviews

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400 Saint Bernardine St

Reading, PA, 19607-1799

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Location

City: Small

Size

1,000 - 4,999

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

Doctoral Degree

First Professional Degree

Students per Full Time Faculty

13: 1

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

Avg. Number of Applicants

5,371

Standardized Testing Policy

Recommended

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,280

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,280

Median Debt after Graduation

$20,500

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000

$18,799

Yearly income $30,001–$75,000

$23,250

Yearly income $75,000+

$21,500

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation

$49,633

4-Yr after Graduation

$52,847

Employment Rate

97 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degrees / Diplomas

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. - Associate's Degree

5,100

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$40,018

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$39,657

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. - Associate's Degree

5,109

Health and Physical Education/Fitness. - Bachelor's Degree

3,105

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$36,034

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. - Bachelor's Degree

2,602

English Language and Literature, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,301

Special Education and Teaching. - Bachelor's Degree

1,310

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$41,747

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Marketing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,214

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree

301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business/Managerial Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

5,206

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business/Commerce, General. - Associate's Degree

5,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Public Health. - Bachelor's Degree

5,122

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Security Science and Technology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,304

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Chemistry. - Bachelor's Degree

4,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Biological and Physical Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree

3,001

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Biology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,601

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. - Bachelor's Degree

1,313

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. - Bachelor's Degree

907

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Human Resources Management and Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,210

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Accounting and Related Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,203

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$47,417

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$58,945

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. - Bachelor's Degree

5,199

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. - Bachelor's Degree

5,115

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$39,027

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$41,974

Political Science and Government. - Bachelor's Degree

4,510

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Criminal Justice and Corrections. - Bachelor's Degree

4,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$40,265

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$50,739

Religion/Religious Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

3,802

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Mathematics. - Bachelor's Degree

2,701

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Bachelor's Degree

2,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Bachelor's Degree

1,312

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$43,478

Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

901

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$47,004

History. - Bachelor's Degree

5,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Finance and Financial Management Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,208

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Bachelor's Degree

5,202

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$49,574

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$56,216

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,138

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$70,657

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$78,289

Social Work. - Bachelor's Degree

4,407

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$44,090

Psychology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

4,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$41,826

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$43,838

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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate

First year, Full Time Students

72%

Transfer Rate

28 %

Recent Ratings

Women's Soccer

Amanda Bezner

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Steer Clear At All Costs!!!

Date: March 31, 2025

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.4

3.6

3.1

3.3

Tags

"Coach Amanda is possibly the worst college coach I have ever come across. I’m not sure what qualifications she met to be hired as the head coach because she certainly shows no IQ about soccer. She relies on her assistant coaches for practices and plans, she constantly asks her players for their opinions on team game plans. Last time I checked she had a D license and is a college coach, again I don’t understand how that makes her qualified. She is way too personal with her players, entertaining gossip and whatnot which makes her seem like she is stuck in high school. Her recruitment is terrible as she just focuses on the girls that are fast, can dribble well, and obviously the ones that score. She has no eye for potential and instead recruits girls that don’t benefit the team. She is the reason I, and many other girls, hate soccer. I would not recommend her as a coach if you are still looking to improve and reach your potential."

Men's Baseball

Yogi Lutz

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Selfish Only Thinks About Himself

Date: June 10, 2024

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.5

4.5

3.0

Tags

Dedicated To Players Develops Team Beyond The Field Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Players Coach

"Sorry but this coach only cares about himself"

Women's Soccer

Amanda Bezner

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

So Happy She Is Head Coach

Date: March 20, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.4

3.6

3.1

3.3

Tags

Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Disorganized Intense Poor Communication

"Coach Amanda is the best decision this program ever made. As a team we are so happy and she and Coach Sam are asking our opinions and making sure we are taken care of. We are excited for the fall season. She is organized and knows what she wants and will get us to the next level. "

-4

Women's Soccer

Amanda Bezner

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Should Not Be A College Coach

Date: February 26, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.4

3.6

3.1

3.3

Tags

Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Disorganized Intense Poor Communication

"She will act very friendly and that she cares about you when she is recruiting but that is not how it is once the season starts. She acts like she wants to be your friend instead of a coach and if you're not her favorite you'll know. She will not reach out to you if you are not one of those favorites. She is not knowledgable about the game and will treat and compare you to her daughter's team (which she also coaches). She acts like a high schooler and not a coach and should not be a head coach. This program has gone up a little bit but it is not any better than previous years "

Women's Soccer

Amanda Bezner

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Best Coach I Ever Had (Cares, Competitive, Compassionate)

Date: February 7, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.4

3.6

3.1

3.3

Tags

Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Disorganized Intense Poor Communication

"Where do I begin! Amanda has been my assistant coach only for 1 year and she has made this broken program and successful one. 2 years ago we were not in a good place due to bad coaching. Amanda came into the picture and turned this program around in the 2 years she has been here. She always reaches out and makes sure her players are ok. She checks in on us as a group and individually if need be. I have never had a coach care so much as she does. She does everything for the team and never asks for anything in return. But because of how much heart she has put into this team it makes us (the players) want to be successful for her. The girls are working so hard in the off season and we have the drive and willingness to win. We want this for ourselves and we want this for the team all because Amanda cared and believed in us. We are excited for our Fall season and hope to make the school proud as well. "

-1

Women's Soccer

Seamus O'Connor

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Does Not Care About His Players!

Date: October 3, 2022

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.3

2.7

2.8

2.0

2.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Disorganized

"He does not care about his team. He does nothing for us. Half the time he doesn’t even want to be there. He tells us one thing and when we do that he yells at us and tells us to do it another way. He is degrading. He says inappropriate things to us. He has no idea what he is doing and freaks under pressure. Our assistant coach is more of a coach then him. He goes to her for all the advice. Seamus should not be coaching Womens soccer. He does not know how too. "

-1

Women's Soccer

Amanda Bezner

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Best Coach I Have Ever Had

Date: October 2, 2022

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.4

3.6

3.1

3.3

Tags

Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Disorganized Intense Poor Communication

"This coach has picked me up when other coaches made me feel worthless. She has created a team at my university worth playing for. She believes in all of us. "

-1

Men's Baseball

Yogi Lutz

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Great Man!! Knows The Game Inside And Out!!

Date: August 2, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.5

4.5

3.0

Tags

Dedicated To Players Develops Team Beyond The Field Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Players Coach

"Played for Him, 36-37 Years Ago!!! He Knows Baseball!!!"

Women's Soccer

Seamus O'Connor

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Temple University

Date: February 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.3

2.7

2.8

2.0

2.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Disorganized

Women's Soccer

Seamus O'Connor

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Temple University

Date: April 25, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.3

2.7

2.8

2.0

2.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Disorganized

Women's Soccer

Seamus O'Connor

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Temple University

Date: April 25, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.3

2.7

2.8

2.0

2.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Disorganized

Women's Soccer

Seamus O'Connor

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Temple University

Date: April 25, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.3

2.7

2.8

2.0

2.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Disorganized

Women's Soccer

Seamus O'Connor

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Temple University

Date: April 25, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.3

2.7

2.8

2.0

2.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Disorganized

Women's Basketball

Mike Miller

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Messiah University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.3

4.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Basketball

Mike Miller

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Messiah University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.3

4.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Basketball

Mike Miller

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Messiah University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.3

4.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Soccer

Amanda Bezner

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

How Is She Still A Coach ?!

Date: February 17, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.4

3.6

3.1

3.3

Tags

Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Disorganized Intense Poor Communication

"I am truly disappointed that this woman has been appointed head coach, she is nothing more than a snake. I am so happy I graduated from here because it was hell on earth playing for Amanda Bezner. She has no experience coaching , always the assistant to make smart remarks but she will never be good enough to be a head coach, I cannot wait to sit back and watch this s**t show go down in the coming seasons. "

Women's Soccer

Amanda Bezner

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Alvernia University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Valley Conference | OVC

5 Stars Absolutely Love Her

Date: January 26, 2023

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.4

3.6

3.1

3.3

Tags

Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Disorganized Intense Poor Communication

"I am a transfer student who will be starting fall 2023. Lets just say Amanda is the best. I have talked with her on multiple occasion and I can see that she is very invested in the team, academics, and personally relations. When I visited I could immediately tell that's the coach I was looking for even without having a practice or game with her. she was very passionate, motivational, etc. I could not be more excited to restart my collegiate career with her and my new team"

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