Admissions
for High School Students
Frequently
Asked Questions:
Where is Alverno?
Alverno College is located in a safe, residential
neighborhood on the southwest edge of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We’re
only a 15-minute drive from downtown Milwaukee.
What are your most popular majors?
Alverno offers over 60 program
areas of study. Our most popular majors in Weekday College include
nursing, education, business and management related programs, psychology
and biology.
How much does it cost to attend Alverno?
Alverno is one of the most affordable independent colleges in Wisconsin.
Tuition at Alverno for the 2008-2009 academic year is $17,736 per
year ($18,864 for nursing students). Room and board for first-year
students for the 2008-2009 academic year is $6,336.
Are scholarships available?
Absolutely! We offer scholarships ranging anywhere from $500 per
year to $8,450 per year, with two full-tuition scholarships awarded
every year. For more specific information on scholarship amounts
and how to apply, see
the Financial Aid page.
How many students attend Alverno?
Enrollment for the 2007-08 academic year is 2,654 students. 2,314 students are enrolled in Alverno's weekday and weekend undergraduate
programs and 340 students are enrolled in Alverno's graduate programs.
How many students are in a class?
Class size at Alverno is relatively small, consisting of about 20-25
students. You'll never sit in a lecture hall with hundreds of students.
The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 13:1, so you will
know your teachers by their first name, and they will know YOU by
your first name.
What if I didn't take the ACT or SAT?
Students are required to take the ACT or SAT. Ask your high school
guidance counselor when the next test is being offered.
What is the Communication Placement Assessment
(CPA)?
Before new students can register for classes at Alverno, all students
must complete the CPA. This assessment focuses on your skills in
reading, writing, math, algebra, listening and computer literacy.
The CPA helps us determine your ability levels in the above areas
so we can place you in the appropriate courses.
For information about the CPA and for sample assessments in selected areas click here.
What if my GPA and ACT scores aren’t very
high?
We still encourage you to apply to Alverno. We take a look at each
student’s application on an individual basis. You may be asked
to take Alverno’s Communication Placement Assessment (CPA)
to be used as part of your application criteria.
What are my chances of getting a job after graduation?
Over the past three years, 89% of Alverno undergraduate alumnae were employed nine months after graduation, and 86% of those graduates report that their jobs were directly related to their study at Alverno.
Can I work on campus while attending Alverno?
Of course. Many of our students work on campus while attending Alverno.
Students can work in the library, Admissions Office, Center for
Instructional Communication, computer lab, child care center and
many other areas on campus. Every semester the Financial Aid Office
updates a listing of jobs that are available on campus.
What is the Residence
Hall like?
About 200 women call Alverno’s Residence Hall “home.”
Incoming freshmen will be placed in a double room with a roommate.
Single rooms are also available for students who have lived in the
Residence Hall for one year. The Residence Hall also houses a coffee
house (The Mug), a student activity center, and plenty of lounges
that have TVs, VCRs, and full-size kitchens.
Why attend a women’s college?
A women’s college offers unparalleled leadership opportunities.
Our faculty members invest all of their talents to develop the leadership
potential of women. You’ll be surrounded by role models who
truly care about your education. At Alverno, we believe that all
women have the potential to be successful in whatever they encounter.
Click here to learn more about the
advantage of attending a women's college.
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