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Alverno is in a large city, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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, education and teaching, 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 2005, had 2,372 students (1,859 full-time equivalent). The student body at Alverno is essentially female.
Most students at the school attend full-time. Athletic teams at Alverno belong to the Lake Michigan Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Alverno College
3400 S 43rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
General Phone: (414) 382-6000
Admissions Phone: (414) 382-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (414) 382-6046
http://www.alverno.edu
Alverno awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 70 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, adult education, educational administration, middle school teaching, special education, education courses, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 52 | business management, international business, business administration, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | liberal arts and sciences, English, general studies, sociology, history, international relations, social services |
| Media | 35 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology, art therapy, music therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | community organization |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | various music studies, music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | nuclear medical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Alverno in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 226 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 45 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 3 |
In 2005, Alverno had a total enrollment of 2,372 students (1,859 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 94% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Alverno offers campus housing for 220 of its 1,859 (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 | 884 | 485 | 55% | 281 | 58% |
| Women | 884 | 485 | 55% | 281 | 58% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (414) 382-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,418 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,418 |
| Room and board | $ 6,210 |
| Room charge | $ 2,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,830 |
Financial Aid:
Alverno participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (414) 382-6046
Alverno has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 60 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $53,819 | 15 | $55,194 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $46,038 | 32 | $45,313 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $38,487 | 33 | $39,131 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $46,998 | 80 | $44,615 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Track | Lake Michigan Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
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
Music Teacher Education
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
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
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, 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 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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