Overview
Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC); NACE. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (alvernia.edu, 2025-26). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $28,138 per year, an acceptance rate of 58% and a graduation rate of 56% across 2,152 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Alvernia
Athletics says the program has scholarships. No amount is published.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC); NACE
- Facility
- John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $28,138 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Who studies at Alvernia
2,152 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 61%
- Hispanic/Latino 17%
- Black 11%
- Asian 2%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 3%
- Other / unknown 2%
- Women
- 65%
- First-generation
- 45%
- Pell recipients
- 36%
Frequently asked questions
Does Alvernia offer esports scholarships?
Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (alvernia.edu, 2025-26). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Alvernia esports compete in?
Alvernia fields varsity teams in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and VALORANT, according to the program's published information.
How much does Alvernia cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $28,138. Published tuition is $45,000 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Alvernia?
Alvernia admits 58% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Alvernia start varsity esports?
Alvernia's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: alvernia.edu (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
Research notes
Founded Sept 2021 as the 28th varsity team. A new esports director was hired Feb 2026. The athletics site roster stops at 2023-24, so the current game list is not confirmed.
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