Alverno College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Alverno College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,600 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1887 and is one of the 14 colleges located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Alverno College is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Alverno College you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
73
Alverno College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Psychology, General Studies, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Alverno College student retention rate is fair at 72% (close to Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Alverno College is low: 45%.

Student to faculty ratio at Alverno College is good -- 8:1. Read more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - around $31,100 per year. The additional fees at Alverno College beyond tuition are nearly $900; this makes it a total of $32,000 a year.

Read the details about Alverno College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
Easy
According to recent data, 652 applications were submitted and 586 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

Alverno College might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alverno College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Alverno College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alverno College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Alverno College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,000 per academic year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Alverno College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Alverno College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Alverno College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alverno College
3400 S 43rd St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53234-3922, USA
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