School Overview
Alverno College is a private, four-year, women’s college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It was first established as St. Joseph’s Normal School in 1887 and was renamed Alverno Teachers College in 1936. It wasn’t until 1946 that it became Alverno College. Even though the college is primarily a women’s college, it does offer a few coeducational master’s degree programs. All bachelor’s degree programs are reserved for women only.
Alverno offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed for aspiring educators, teachers and working business professionals. Students can attend Alverno during the week or on weekends–depending on which is more convenient. The college’s weekend program was established in 1977 in an effort to provide accessible higher education for Milwaukee’s working women. Alverno offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Arts in Education.
Alverno uses a student-centric education approach that relies on high levels of interaction between students and faculty. It employs indepth performance evaluations and feedback designed to help students learn and grow. The ultimate goal of all programs at Alverno is to help students learn how to effectively comunicate (oral and written), solve problems, develop a global perspective, become contributing citizens and develop critical analysis skills.
General Information
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Admission Office 3400 South 43rd Street PO Box 343922 Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922 (414) 382-6101 (800) 933-3401 Fax: (414) 382-6055 [email protected] Contact: Dianna Gaebler Executive Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 343922 PO Box 343922 Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922 (414) 382-6000 www.alverno.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,371 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 267 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,303 Graduate enrollment: 411 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 89% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 73% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Communications Technologies Communication management and technology B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Art Therapy B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Multi/Interdisciplinary studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Community Organization/Advocacy B Social Sciences International Relations B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Alverno College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (414) 382-6000 |
| Website: | https://www.alverno.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://alverno.elluciancrmrecruit.com/admissions/pages/welcome.aspx |
| Address: | 3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,744 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 45% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,596 (92% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $29,456 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,456 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $18,927 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Alverno College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Alverno College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 3 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 16 | 1 | 10 | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 4 | 3 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 23 | 4 | 46 | 14 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Alverno College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $29,456 |
| Out-of-state | $29,456 |
| Books and supplies | $768 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $10,771 |
| Out-of-state | $10,771 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 185 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 185 | 100% | $18,927 |
| Student loan aid | 134 | 72% | $7,552 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,150 | 94% | $15,424 |
| Federal student loans | 967 | 79% | $9,344 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Alverno College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Alverno College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 777 | 0 | 777 | Percent admitted | 100% | 0% | 69% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 22% | 0% | 22% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Alverno College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,744 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,105 |
| Graduate enrollment | 639 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Alverno College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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