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Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI·Private nonprofit·724 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

93%
Accept
724
Students
$16,722
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$40,900
Earnings
10 yr
$22,000
Debt

About This School

Alverno College is a private nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with approximately 724 undergraduate students enrolled. Alverno College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,722 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $40,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Alverno College is a private Catholic women's college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $16,722 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the Catholic women's college environment in Milwaukee offers a close-knit, mission-driven experience that appeals to students who thrive with personal attention. However, a 51% graduation rate is a real concern — it means roughly half of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're drawn to the values-based, all-women setting and have a clear plan to stay on track, but ask hard questions about academic support during your visit.

Founded
1887
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions30%
Education17%
Biological Sciences6%
Business & Marketing5%
Psychology5%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Communications1%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$32,794
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,794
Avg Net Price
$16,722
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants49%
Median debt at graduation$22,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
79%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White31%
Black16%
Hispanic/Latino41%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (724 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Alverno College

3400 S 43rd St

Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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