Alverno College has been recognized as a top performer in social mobility by U.S. News & World Report in its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, earning the No. 7 spot among Midwest Regional Universities.
The recognition highlights Alverno’s commitment to helping students from all backgrounds achieve their educational and professional goals. The social mobility ranking measures how well colleges graduate students who receive federal Pell Grants, which are awarded primarily to students from lower-income households.
Among Wisconsin colleges and universities included in the social mobility category, Alverno ranked third highest.
In a new ranking of the top private colleges, Alverno ranked among the top 44% of private colleges in the Midwest Regional Universities category.
“Alverno’s mission is rooted in expanding opportunity and preparing students for lives of personal and professional distinction,” said Christy L. Brown, president of Alverno College. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, faculty and staff to creating pathways to meaningful careers and lives of impact.”
Now in its 42nd year, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings evaluate more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 measures of academic quality and graduate success.
To view the complete rankings, visit usnews.com.
