Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Online | alverno.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Alverno College, located in southern Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a private Catholic women's college founded by the School Sisters of St. Francis in 1887. The 46-acre urban campus features modern academic buildings and residence halls situated around a central mall, with easy access to downtown Milwaukee. The college maintains a distinctive ability-based curriculum focused on eight specific skills, including communication, analysis, and problem-solving, primarily serving undergraduate women while offering select graduate and adult degree completion programs to all genders. Academic strengths include nursing, education, business, and psychology programs, with the nursing program being particularly noted in the region. Students can choose to live in one of three residence halls on campus, and while the college does not participate in NCAA athletics, it offers recreational sports and fitness activities.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.27 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $768 |
| Other Fees | $850 |
| Room and Board | $10,238 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $10,261 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,061 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 40% |
| Business | 19% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238193 IPEDS survey data for Alverno College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025