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Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College, founded in 1887, is a four-year, independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. Its 40-acre campus is located 12 miles from downtown Milwaukee, WI.

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI

Tuition & Fees

$28,656

$28,656

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
7%
18-23
47%
12-17
41%
6-11
1%
24-29
15%
18-23
39%
12-17
46%
30-36
1%
24-29
14%
18-23
63%
12-17
22%
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undergraduateRatios

1%

male

99%

female

1

teacher

9

students

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Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 539
Declined + 261
Total Received 800
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Private (nonprofit)

1,104

undergraduate students

639

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Management
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 1012
ACT 4558

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School Facts

Alverno College, founded in 1887, is a four-year, independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. Its 40-acre campus is located 12 miles from downtown Milwaukee, WI.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,743
Established in 1887
Coeducational Women's College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by •  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)

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Milwaukee, WI

47-acre, urban campus in Milwaukee (population: 595,351). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Alverno College
3400 South 43rd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
16%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
40%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
7%
18-23
47%
12-17
41%
6-11
1%
24-29
15%
18-23
39%
12-17
46%
30-36
1%
24-29
14%
18-23
63%
12-17
22%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 539
Declined + 261
Total Received 800

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Important

Secondary school record

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Janet Stikel
Director of Admissions
P: 800 933-3401
F: 414 382-6055
admissions@alverno.edu

Financial Aid

$21,594

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $28,656
Books & supplies $768
Total $29,424
Average Financial Aid - $21,594
Total with Avg. Aid $7,830

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,940,982
State $1,965,831
Institutional $10,190,323
Other external $203,381
Total $15,300,517

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $1,202,557
Other external $31,925
Total $1,234,482

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 933-3401
F: 414 382-6354
financial.aid@alverno.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Amy Christen
Director of Financial Aid
amy.christen@alverno.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

dance

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northern Athletics Conference
Mascot
Inferno
School colors
red, white, and black

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Art
Art Education
Art Education/Art Therapy
Art Therapy
Biology
Biology/Molecular Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Business
Business/Management
Chemistry
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Communications
Community Psychology
Creative Arts in Practice
Early Childhood Educational Assistant
Education
Education/Broad Field Science
Education/Broad Field Social Studies
Education/Early Childhood/Elementary
Education/Elementary/Middle
Education/English Language Arts
Education/Mathematics
Education/Middle/Secondary
Education/Montessori
Education/Science
Education/Social Studies
Education/Special Education
Educational Assistant
English
Environmental Science
Family Nurse Practitioner
Freshwater Sciences
General Liberal Studies
General Studies
Global/International Affairs
Health Education
History
Human Biology
Integrated Natural Sciences
Kinesiology/Pre-Physical Therapy
Math/Computer Science
Mathematics
Media Design
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Music Therapy
Music/Liturgy
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy
Piano Pedagogy
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Religious Studies
School Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Women's/Gender Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Management
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,743

total students

91%

in-state

9%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

63%

1,104
students

Female
99%
1,095

Male
1%
9

37%

639
students

Female
89%
570

Male
11%
69

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

82%

906
students

Female
100%
906

Male
0%
0

18%

198
students

Female
96%
189

Male
4%
9

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
13%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
32%
Hispanic/Latino
42%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

94%

Transfer applicants accepted

56%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 3
Countries most often represented Guatemala
Saudi Arabia
Uganda
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Elena Burke
Coordinator of Global Exchange Programs
414 382-6099
elena.burke@alverno.edu

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