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Alverno College
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  • 4 Year
  • MILWAUKEE, WI

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Alverno is an above-average private, Catholic college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 703 undergraduate students. The Alverno acceptance rate is 91%. Popular majors include Nursing, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. Graduating 48% of students, Alverno alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,700.

About

3400 S 43RD ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53234
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Alverno College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Alverno Admissions

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

Net Price
$18,243 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$23,036 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 49 responses
86%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 63 responses
65%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 63 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    58%
  • On Campus
    33%
  • Online
    9%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
703 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
214
Undergrads Over 25
28%
Pell Grant
66%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 52 responses
  • All of the above, really
    42%
  • Hard working
    15%
  • Independent
    15%
  • Ambitious
    13%
  • Confident
    10%
  • friendly and focused
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
32%
Poll
59%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 74 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 84 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 51 responses
  • Outstanding acedemic, student life and helpful
    45%
  • Academic Excellency
    18%
  • Academcially unique and ability-based
    16%
  • Student success is priority
    16%
  • Academically Different
    4%
  • Home away from home
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 39 responses

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