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Alverno College

country rank  1062
world rank  3212

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University Overview

Founded in 1887, Alverno College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Milwaukee (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Alverno College is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) women only US higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Alverno College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 138-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Alverno College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Alverno College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Alverno College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Alverno College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Alverno College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym
Founded 1887
Motto In Sanctitate et Doctrina
In Holiness and Learning
Colours Brown and gold
Mascot
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University Location

Address 3400 S 43rd Street
Milwaukee
53234-3922 Wisconsin
United States
Alverno College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Alverno College Phone Number (414) 382 6000
Alverno College Fax Number (414) 382 6354
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Recognition and Accreditation

Alverno College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Alverno College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alverno College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Alverno College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Alverno College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Alverno College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Alverno College's academic range and degree level offering.



Alverno College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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M&H
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Programs and Courses

Alverno College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Alverno College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Alverno College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Alverno College.



Alverno College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Alverno College's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Alverno College Admission Info


Alverno College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits women only.


Alverno College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Alverno College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Alverno College's Admission Office Admission Office

3400 South 43rd Street, PO Box 343922
Milwaukee 53234-3922
(414) 382 6100
800 933 3401

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Alverno College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Alverno College Size and Profile


Alverno College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Alverno College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Alverno College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Alverno College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Alverno College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Alverno College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Alverno College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Alverno College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. School Sisters of St. Francis - www.sssf.org



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Facilities and Services

Alverno College Facilities


Alverno College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Alverno College's Library
Alverno College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 59,440 physical volumes, 3,348 physical media, 1,129 digital/electronic media and 70 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 17 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Alverno College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Alverno College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Alverno College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 252 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Alverno College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Alverno College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Alverno College Services


Alverno College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Alverno College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Alverno College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Alverno College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Alverno College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Alverno College Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Alverno College's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Alverno College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alverno College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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