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Alverno College is a private women’s college of liberal arts located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in the year 1887. The campus spreads across an area of more than 25 acres. Alverno College provides over 60 programs in various areas of study. The institution awards several majors, minors, and associate degrees. Opportunities for studying abroad are also provided at Alverno College. The college is organized into the following schools:
Alverno College maintains an active student life. The athletics department fields several sports teams. They compete in the Northern Athletics Conference Challenge. They are nicknamed the Infernos.
Alverno is in a large city, in Milwaukee, WI. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Alverno is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Alverno include media and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at Alverno are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 2,654 students (2,160 full-time equivalent). The student body at Alverno is essentially female.
Many students at the school are part-timers.
More complete details are provided below.
Alverno College
3400 S 43rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
General Phone: (414) 382-6000
http://www.alverno.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 69 | teacher education, adult education, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, art education, education courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 58 | business management, business administration, international business |
| Media | 36 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | English, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sociology, history, social services, political science, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology, art therapy, music therapy |
| Science | 12 | biology, molecular biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | community organization |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Alverno in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 296 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 45 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 3 |
In 2007, Alverno had a total enrollment of 2,654 students (2,160 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 99% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Alverno offers campus housing for 224 of its 2,160 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 484 | 419 | 87% | 290 | 69% |
| Women | 484 | 419 | 87% | 290 | 69% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,296 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,296 |
| Room and board | $ 6,108 |
| Room charge | $ 2,316 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,792 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,130 |
Financial Aid:
Alverno participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383200)
Alverno has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $61,234 | 23 | $60,192 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $50,793 | 27 | $49,584 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $43,352 | 34 | $44,142 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $52,842 | 84 | $50,286 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alverno Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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