Alverno College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Alverno College is a private research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling about 631 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 85.74% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,145 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $34,086
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,540 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 85.74% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 631 83.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 44.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 25.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 760
- Applicants (IPEDS): 667
- Room & Board: $10,688 annual estimate
Alverno College: what the data shows
Common questions about Alverno College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Alverno College?
Alverno College is located in Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53234-3922).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Alverno College public or private?
Alverno College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Alverno College cost?
Published tuition: $34,086.
Average net price after aid: $22,540.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,032 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,668 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,261 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,788 |
| $110,001+ | $29,051 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $136,344.
How hard is it to get into Alverno College?
Admission rate: 85.74%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Alverno College?
Total enrollment: 631 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 760 students.
Graduate enrollment: 644 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Alverno College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.18%.
First-year retention: 61.0%.
What do graduates of Alverno College earn?
Median earnings: $51,755 six years after entry; $53,145 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
45.10% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Alverno College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (192 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (54 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (37 completions)
- School Psychology (30 completions)
- Education, General (26 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (21 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (18 completions)
- 05.1381 (17 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (16 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Alverno College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 85.74%; completion rate 49.18%; median earnings $53,145 at 10 years; net price $22,540. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$34,086
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alverno College was $34,086.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,540
2024 Value
In 2024 Alverno College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,540.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,160 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,540 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$136,344 4-Year Tuition
$10,688 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,680 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$46,454 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$185,816 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Alverno College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Alverno College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Alverno College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,231 | $23,231 | $15,184 |
| 2014 | $24,434 | $24,434 | $16,835 |
| 2015 | $25,660 | $25,660 | $16,794 |
| 2016 | $26,932 | $26,932 | $18,461 |
| 2017 | $28,277 | $28,277 | $17,753 |
| 2018 | $28,302 | $28,302 | $17,022 |
| 2019 | $29,456 | $29,456 | $15,491 |
| 2020 | $30,658 | $30,658 | $19,437 |
| 2021 | $31,258 | $31,258 | $17,586 |
| 2022 | $31,858 | $31,858 | $17,428 |
| 2023 | $32,794 | $32,794 | $16,722 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85.74% Acceptance Rate
667 Total Applicants
621 Students Admitted
150 First-Time Students Enrolled
24.15% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Alverno College reported total enrollment of about 631 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (41.7%), White (26.9%), and Black or African American (19.3%). About 45.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Alverno College in 2024 is 631 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 760 students. Graduate enrollment is about 644 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.27% 100% Completion Time
49.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.27% of students graduating from Alverno College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Reading Teacher Education: 0% male / 100% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 32% male / 68% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Alverno College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$53,145 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
489.45% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Alverno College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 51 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 192 completions
2. Reading Teacher Education: 54 completions
3. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 37 completions
4. School Psychology: 30 completions
5. Education, General: 26 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 21 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 18 completions
8. 05.1381: 17 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Alverno College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Alverno College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Alverno College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 25.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,282
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,871
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Alverno College is a private non-profit institution located in Milwaukee, WI, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Reading Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Enrollment is approximately 631 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (41.7%), White (26.9%), Black or African American (19.3%). The admission rate is 85.74%. The 150%-time completion rate is 49.18%. Approximately 45.10% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 51 distinct degree programs, Alverno College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alverno College located?
Alverno College is located in Milwaukee, WI.
What is Alverno College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Alverno College is 85.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 667 applicants and 621 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Alverno College cost?
Reported tuition is $34,086 and average net price is $22,540 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,688 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Alverno College?
Alverno College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 760 students, Hispanic or Latino (41.7%), White (26.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Alverno College?
About 44.3% of students at Alverno College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Alverno College earn?
Median earnings are $51,755 six years after entry and $53,145 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Alverno College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Alverno College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Alverno College public or private?
Alverno College is a private nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, WI.
Is Alverno College an HBCU?
No. Alverno College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Alverno College a tribal college?
No. Alverno College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Alverno College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Alverno College reports 41.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Wisconsin college costs
- Wisconsin colleges by ROI
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wisconsin
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.