Alverno College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	252
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Alverno College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Alverno College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Alverno College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Alverno College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alverno College is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Alverno College is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Alverno College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,258

Cost of attendance at Alverno College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,258

Cost of attendance at Alverno College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Alverno College received on average $23,036 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,036

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	86	66%	$5,078	$436,668
Other Federal Grant	94	72%	$5,769	$542,305
State Grant/Scholarships	83	63%	$3,899	$323,622
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	131	100%	$16,426	$2,151,786
Total Grant & Scholarships	131	100%	$23,036	$3,017,713

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alverno College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alverno College students is 47.8%.

47.8%

asian 33.3% 5 students
African American 28.6% 10 students
white 57.8% 52 students
hispanic 47.8% 33 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Alverno College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alverno College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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