Alverno College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Alverno College is a private nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with approximately 631 undergraduate students enrolled. Alverno College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,540 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, 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.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (631 undergraduates).
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