Institutional Profile and Student Data

Information on student engagement

Alverno periodically participates in a student survey sponsored by the National Study of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE asks first-year and senior students at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about student participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. The Snapshot‌ is a concise collection of key findings from Alverno College’s 2015 participation.

Retention rate, 6-year graduation rate and other student data

Alverno's retention rate for freshmen returning for the sophomore year is 72%. Our six-year graduation rate is 52%. Every year, Alverno College provides other key information students and families say is important to choosing the right college.

Measuring success

In a survey, 187 of 190 Alverno College May 2016 baccalaureate degree recipients shared their post-graduation status, including employment, graduate school, continuing education or any combination thereof. We found that 85% of our graduates were employed within six months of graduation. Read more.

Our advanced degree graduates shared in a survey that 98% of them are employed within six months of their graduation. Of those employed, 82% report that their jobs are directly related to their advanced degree. 

External resources

National Study of Student Engagement (NSSE) Snapshot of Alverno College (PDF)

U-Can Network Profile of Alverno College (Link to U-Can Network website)