Tel: (414)382-6000
School Notes Overview:
- Alverno College is an institution of higher education dedicated to the undergraduate education of women. The student – her learning and her personal and professional development – is the central focus of everyone associated with Alverno. Alverno extends its mission of service and strengthens its ties to the community by offering graduate programs to both women and men. Agreement regarding this mission is evident throughout the college in its publications and operating philosophy.
School Overview:
Alverno College
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| County | Milwaukee County, WI | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,515 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 661 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 16 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 180 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,372 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 220 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 55% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,538 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 60% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,787 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 96% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $5,200 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 83% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,415 | |
School Notes:
- Alverno College is a four-year, liberal arts, independent, Catholic college for women, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chartered in 1887, the college offers weekday and weekend (every other weekend) undergraduate programs, and graduate programs for women and men.
- Alverno offers more than 60 undergraduate program areas of study (majors, minors, and associate degrees) in four schools: School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education and School of Nursing. Alverno offers graduate programs for men and women: a master of arts in education, a master of business administration and a master of science in nursing. Academic Computing provides computing resources for Alverno students. Facilities available for general instructional use include the Computer Center in the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, four computer classrooms in the Nursing and Liberal Arts Building, and mobile computer carts and laptops for classroom use.
- You'll find plenty to do on and around Alverno’s park-like 46-acre campus. There are 29 student organizations, from social to special interest; performances by touring artists in Alverno’s Pitman Theatre; a student activities center called the Pipeline, a coffeehouse (The Mug), a fitness center, gymnasium, outdoor volleyball pit, basketball court, and frequent arts and cultural events on campus
- Alverno is located in a safe, residential neighborhood on the southwest edge of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with easy access to performing arts centers, museums, galleries, entertainment and shopping malls.
- Alverno College is accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Board of Nursing, National Association of Schools of Music, American Music Therapy Association, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Recent CHS grad starts fast for college team (Lake Sun Leader)
posted on September 15, 2011 at 01:18:34 pm
Ex-Camdenton setter Shelby Metzger broke into the college volleyball scene Labor Day weekend with a triple double that led Alverno College to a 3-2 win over Presentation College in the 2011 Alverno Classic. -
Shakespeare returns to the park (OnMilwaukee.com)
posted on June 2, 2011 at 02:28:22 pm
Milwaukee's groundlings have spoken with clarity and speed. They want free Shakespeare in the park at Alverno College. -
Lakeland softball advances in NAC (Sheboygan Press)
posted on May 6, 2011 at 09:08:02 am
Brittany Jurek hit two home runs to lead the Lakeland College softball team to a 13-3 win against Dominican University in the opening round of the 2011 Northern Athletics Conference Tournament at Alverno College in Milwaukee. -
Substitute teacher training program (The Journal Times)
posted on May 2, 2011 at 06:25:30 pm
MILWAUKEE - A one-day substitute teacher training program is being offered from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 19 at Alverno College, 3401 S. 39th St. -
Iraqi Woman Studies At Alverno College (TMJ4 Milwaukee)
posted on April 16, 2011 at 03:36:01 pm
Fatima Al-Sammarraie appeared on Live at Daybreak - Saturday for an interview with Tom Murray.
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