Alverno College

Alverno College

Great Lakes Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
673 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
3400 S. 43rd Street - PO Box 343922 - Milwaukee, WI 53234

From Alverno College

Alverno College is a four-year, liberal arts Catholic college for women with more than 60 programs of study. The student – her learning and her personal and professional development – is the central focus at Alverno. We also offer graduate programs to both women and men. Located in a residential neighborhood on the southwest edge of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Alverno offers easy access to performing arts centers, museums, galleries, entertainment and shopping malls.

Neighborhood

Located in Milwaukee's South Side, Alverno College sits in a residential neighborhood with convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and services along nearby 43rd Street. The area offers a mix of student-friendly dining options and retail establishments within walking distance, creating an accessible environment for those without a car. The surrounding community provides a quieter, more residential feel compared to downtown urban centers, while still maintaining proximity to Milwaukee's broader cultural attractions and entertainment venues.
90
Walker’s Paradise
Walk Score
40
Some Transit
Transit Score
55
Bikeable
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$1,098/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 624 - 97 % 98 %
Number admitted 535 - 97 % 3 %
Number enrolled 89 1 % 95 % 97 %
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — — — —
Biomedical Sciences — — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Business Administration and Management — — —
Business Administration, Management and Operations — — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — — —
Education Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education — — —
Curriculum and Instruction — — —
Education — —
Administration of Special Education — — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — —
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration — — — —
Superintendency and Educational System Administration — — — —
Special Education and Teaching — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — —
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching — — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — — — —
Art Teacher Education — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — — —
Health Teacher Education — — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — —
Social Studies Teacher Education — — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences — — — —
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — — — —
Public Health — — — —
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing — — — —
Clinical Nurse Specialist — — — —
Critical Care Nursing — — — —
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing — — —
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing — — — —
Nursing Practice — — — —
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing — — — —
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
Art Therapy/Therapist — — — —
Music Therapy/Therapist — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — — —
Natural Sciences — — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — — —
Psychology Community Psychology — — — —
School Psychology — — —
Psychology — — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Community Organization and Advocacy — — — —
Social Work — — — —
Social Sciences International Relations and Affairs — — — —
Sociology — — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Design and Applied Arts — — — —
Art/Art Studies — — — —
Fine Arts and Art Studies — — — —
Music — — — —
Music — — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Our success is not measured in awards and recognitions. It’s measured by changing the world, one student at a time. Every aspect of the College is focused on engaging you, the student. From our curriculum and campus life to our faculty, President’s office and Board of Trustees, our mission is to prepare you to be successful in all aspects of your life. Four major areas serve as our guide to prepare you to realize a future of personal and professional promise.