About Alverno College

Founded in 1887, Alverno College. is a Private college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,413 full time undergraduate students, and 604 full time graduate students.

The Alverno College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 94 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Alverno College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate80%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,33% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 26 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Alverno College.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
4%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
39%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
83%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
4%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
42%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
26%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
52%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
63%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
13%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
4%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
39%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
83%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
4%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
54%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
42%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
26%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
52%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
63%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
13%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    54 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    47 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    85 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    89 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    89 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    89 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    89 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    88 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

Alverno College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Alverno College?

27 Students rated Alverno College

Jenna - 01/23/2020

I think it's an amazing college and I'm very happy and comfortable here. The academics are very good and staff and students are all very kind. Everybody treats each other with respect and professors are glad to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Honestly a very great school and I'm glad I attend.

Danielych - 01/09/2020

Alverno College is like your home away from home even if you don't live on campus. I feel so comfortable there. Everyone is so kind and helpful, students, professors, and other faculty. Everyone cares about you, and they want to make sure that you pass all of your classes. It's an expensive school but most of your professors understand that which is why they try so hard to help everyone so they won't have to pay for the same class again. There is always something fun going on every week.

Gabrielle - 11/15/2019

I love Alverno! Since it is such a small school, everyone knows you and is looking out for your academic success. The classes are engaging and interactive. Because Alverno doesn't do traditional grades, you are given feedback on every assignment you turn in. This means that there is no limit to the amount you can learn!

Mackenzie - 10/19/2019

The overall opinion of Alverno College is that I enjoy the atmosphere as I walk around the campus. Everyone is so kind, makes everyone feel welcomed, and I just enjoy what Alverno has to offer! But another thing that I enjoy is their programs that they have!

Alverno College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Alverno College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Alverno College is 80%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I'd just encourage students to check into schools at the beginning of their junior year, so that when they find the right school they can apply early. If they apply early, they can find out early if they got in or not and make arrangements to apply to some other schools that didn't make it on to their first top ten list. This way they have a back up and they aren't forced to go anywhere. I'd also encourage everyone to check everything from cost of classes to even getting to know staff a head of time; this allows the student to see if the school is as promising as their brochure makes them out to be. As for the most out of college life, it all comes natural if you have no money, homing or working problems, so get all your personal issues out of the way ASAP.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The teachers commitment to students at Alverno is absolutely the best quality. They believe the core values and eight abilities which Alverno is based on and show it in their teachings.

    Read all 23 answers

  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the lack of a student union or pool. Most Universities have student unions where a student can go to relax and unwind after a long day of class and studying. Our school does not have this since we are a smaller school.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A very friendly and academically challeging College.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My Classmates at Alverno are diverse in many aspects like age, socioeconomic statues, and culture, but we all contain the same goal of graduating college and getting our dream jobs.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who is serious about achieving and willing to work hard to attain their degree.

    Read all 19 answers

  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is not willing to work hard and go above and beyond.

    Read all 17 answers

  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Alverno gives validations in certain skill sets such as, problem solving, analysis, global perspectives,etc. These take the place of standard grading. The skills that Alverno provides are key in being sucessful upon graduation instead of just regurgitating information. Alverno also offers scholarships/grants to the majority of students. This helps in keeping the cost down. Classes also are no bigger than 20 students so you get one on one time with professors instead of being lost in a sea of 300 students in a lecture hall. This school really works to meet the needs of each individual student.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Too much group projects and public speaking

    Read all 10 answers

  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    yea

    Read all 9 answers

  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Its small class sizes and its focus on student achievement.

    Read all 8 answers

  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them how much practice I get that relates to my future career.

    Read all 7 answers

  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    No one group is more popular than another. The student activities board probably does the most because they are in charge of getting the students involved in what is going on.

    Read all 2 answers

  15. What are the academics like at your school?

    Anything related to international and global studies.

    Read all 1 answers

  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    What a great school to grow personally and professionally in all aspects of life!

    Read all 1 answers

  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The stereotype is that all of the students are female and that they do not have to work as hard because there are no grades. However, this stereotype is not correct. Alverno College students work harder than at other colleges because Alverno College is small and the teachers care.

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Student Body

Students

100%

female

N/A

male

1,413

Total Undergrad Enrollment

604

Total Grad Students

10%

Out-Of-State

89%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

37

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

10%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
23%
% White or Caucasian
52%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Alverno College receive some sort of financial aid. 64% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$26,932

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$625

Books and Supplies

$7,884

Room and Board

35,441

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,119
$30 - $48K
$16,326
$48 - $75K
$17,551
$75 - $110K
$21,989
$110K & UP
$24,394

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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