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Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53234-3922

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Alverno College is a private urban institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 724 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,145 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,722.

Established
1887
Motto
In Sanctitate et Doctrina
Mascot
Blaze the Inferno
Type
Private women's college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

Campus Visits

1 upcoming visit · Next: Sat, Apr 11 · Other
93%Acceptance
SAT Avg
724Students
10:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$53,145Earnings 10yr
$16,722Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Alverno College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,794
Room & Board$10,238
Books & Supplies$768
Total Cost of Attendance$44,163
Average Net Price$16,722
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,889
$30–48K$15,885
$48–75K$19,307
$75–110K$17,449
$110K+$17,577

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,722

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
724
Gender Split
99% / 1%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 16%
Hispanic 41%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.5%
Freshman Retention78.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,755
8 Years$51,158
10 Years$53,145

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

107Above Average

Estimated from WI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
5 mi(9 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
78 mi(135 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
241 mi(418 min)

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