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Alverno College

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Overview

Alverno College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1887, Alverno College is a women only institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution provides 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 across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 139-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 90-99%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Alverno College also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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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

Identity

Name
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Founded 1887
Motto In Sanctitate et Doctrina
In Holiness and Learning
Colours Brown and gold
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Location

Address 3400 S 43rd Street
Milwaukee
53234-3922 Wisconsin
United States
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Alverno College Phone Number (414) 382 6000
Alverno College Fax Number (414) 382 6354
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Alverno College is legally chartered, licensed 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
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes
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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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Alverno College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Alverno College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Alverno College Admission Info


Alverno College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Alverno College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Alverno College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Alverno College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Alverno College's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 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

Alverno College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Alverno College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Alverno College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Alverno College's Control Type Control Type

Alverno College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Alverno College's Entity Type Entity Type

Alverno College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Alverno College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Alverno College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Alverno College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Alverno College 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, 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

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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 Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Alverno College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Alverno College
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing

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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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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alverno College public or private?

Alverno College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Alverno College profit or non-profit?

Alverno College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Alverno College in terms of enrollment?

Alverno College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Alverno College in terms of academic staff?

Alverno College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Alverno College a coeducational institution?

Alverno College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Alverno College use?

Alverno College 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.

What religion is Alverno College affiliated with?

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

Does Alverno College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Alverno College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Alverno College's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Alverno College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Alverno College located?

Alverno College is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Address: 3400 S 43rd Street.

Is Alverno College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Alverno College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Alverno College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Alverno College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Alverno College have a university library?

Yes 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.

Does Alverno College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, 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.

Does Alverno College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Alverno College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Alverno College offer career services?

Yes

Does Alverno College offer 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.

Does Alverno College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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