Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 858
Graduate Enrollment: 905
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Women only
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 90.84%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students: 44.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 36.4%
Black: 15.5%
Hispanic: 36.5%
Asian: 6.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 15.5%
Hispanic: 36.5%
Asian: 6.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,238
In-State tuition: $31,258Out-of-State tuition: $31,258
Estimated books and supplies: $768 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,770 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,668 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,096 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,668 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,483 (2017)
Median Family Income: $34,079 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 70.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,173 |
| $30k-48k | $16,182 |
| $48k-75k | $18,319 |
| $75k-110k | $20,226 |
| $110k+ | $24,222 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 25%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,313 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 37.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $53,148 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,618 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 21 | $343 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | $44,727 ($3,727) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 16 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 13 | $67,938 ($5,662) | $80,279 ($6,690) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 15 | $68,326 ($5,694) | $78,729 ($6,561) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | $292 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | $30,584 | $270 | $32,772 ($2,731) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 28 | $438 | $51,080 ($4,257) | $56,496 ($4,708) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $192 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 33 | $43,066 | $306 | $44,195 ($3,683) | $41,193 ($3,433) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $40,948 ($3,412) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $31,250 | $304 | $31,858 ($2,655) | $39,795 ($3,316) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 25 | $575 | $50,130 ($4,178) | $51,866 ($4,322) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 76 | $34,000 | $265 | $66,504 ($5,542) | $69,945 ($5,829) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 51 | $548 | $108,803 ($9,067) | $111,155 ($9,263) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 41 | $33,225 | $286 | $44,860 ($3,738) | $49,677 ($4,140) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 35 | $443 | $61,255 ($5,105) | $72,345 ($6,029) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,225Full time faculty: 39%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $31,516,800 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $41,615,758 (2022)