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Alverno College
Alverno College
MILWAUKEE, WI . 4 Year 3.8
#1049 in Best Colleges in America
3400 S 43RD ST MILWAUKEE, WI 53234

Overview

Alverno College, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was founded in 1887. It is a Catholic women's liberal arts college that enrolls male and female graduate students. The campus is 47 acres, with small classes and a student-teacher ratio of about 8:1. It features an "8 Abilities" curriculum and narrative evaluation, without traditional grades, emphasizing internships and career preparation. The school has about 1,600 students and is widely committed to diversity, inclusion and social equity education.

Rankings

  • 14

    #14 in Best Women's Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 4 in Best Women's Colleges in America

  • 81

    #81 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • Best Women's Colleges in America 14 of 22
  • Best Catholic Colleges in America 81 of 160
  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 188 of 405

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • BDiversity
  • BCampus
  • CAthletics
  • CParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • B Location
  • BDorms
  • BCampus Food
  • B Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    117 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    33 Graduates
  • Business
    22 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    17 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    12 Graduates
  • Psychology
    12 Graduates
  • Communications
    8 Graduates
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    7 Graduates
  • Biology
    6 Graduates
  • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
    6 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 91%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    770-1050
  • ACT Range
    16-22
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,036
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    48%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    703 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    214
  • Undergrads Over 25
    28%
  • Pell Grant
    66%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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