Alverno College

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1887

Type of school:

college, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate, graduate school

Religious affiliation:

yes

Campus enrollment:

2,480 students

Coeducational information:

women's college

Location description:

in or near a major city (pop. 300,000 or more)

Application fee:

$20

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Alverno College
3400 South 43rd Street, P.O. Box 343922
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922

Mailing address:

Alverno College
3400 South 43rd Street, P.O. Box 343922
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922

Main telephone numbers:

414 382-6000
800 933-3401 (toll free)
414 382-6354 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.alverno.edu

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1012

ACT number:

4558

FAFSA number:

003832

FICE number:

3832

CAMPUS SUMMARY

Alverno College is a four-year private liberal arts college located on the south side of Milwaukee. The campus is located in a primarily residential neighborhood with access to public transportation from several points near campus. As a Catholic women's school, the institution exists to promote both personal and professional development. Such development is fostered through the curriculum, off-campus internships and community involvement.

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Kim Wankowski,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

414 382-6100
800 933-3401 (toll free)
414 382-6354 (fax)
admissions@alverno.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

22%

Application fee:

$20

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

Admissions requirements:

Minimum composite ACT score of 19 and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

required

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

not available

Visit for interview by:

July

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used

School's test preference:

ACT

Dates test scores should be received:

August 15 for SAT I/ACT, August 15 for SAT II

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 required
Foreign language:	2 recommended
Math:	3 required
Science:	3 required
Social studies:	3 required
Total:	17 required

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Audition required of music program applicants.

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report important
class rank important
recommendations considered
standardized test scores very important
essay important

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities not considered
particular talent/ability not considered
character/personal qualities not considered
alumni/ae relationship not considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work not considered
work experience not considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

99%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 16%
Top quarter: 33%
Top half: 72%
Bottom half: 28%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

86%

Average ACT:

21 composite

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

17 - 22

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

96%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

911

Number of applicants offered admission:

538 (59%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

283 (53%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

Tuition deposit amount:

$100, refundable May 1

Room deposit amount:

$100, partially refundable ?

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 1 year

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in late August and late January.

Calendar system:

semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in August and January.

Number and length of summer sessions:

One summer session.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

nursing, elementary education, psychology

Majors with the lowest enrollment:

history, philosophy, art

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

71%

Student:Faculty ratio:

13:1

Total faculty:

51 men, 174 women, 225 total

Full-time faculty:

26 men, 81 women, 107 total

Part-time faculty:

24 men, 95 women, 119 total

Graduation rate:

35% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

yes

Minor requirements:

required of all for graduation

Physical education is required:

There are religious requirements for graduation:

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Special programs offered:

student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, internships, weekend college

Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:

Minors offered in adult education, art, biology, business/management, chemistry, computer science, creative arts, dance/theater, English, English language arts for teachers, global studies, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, professional communication, psychology, religious studies, science for teachers, secondary education, sociology, social studies for teachers, and Spanish language/cultures.

Preprofessional programs offered:

pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-podiatry, pre-physician assistant

Education certifications:

early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

yes

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

Domestic off-campus semester-away programs:

UN Semester

Study abroad opportunities:

Argentina;Austria;Brazil;Canada;China;Denmark;France;Hong Kong;Ireland;Japan;Korea, South;Mexico;Spain;United Kingdom

Other special or unique academic programs:

Alverno College offers several faculty led credit courses with travel abroad components each semester.

Army ROTC:

offered off-campus Marquette University

Navy ROTC:

not offered

Air Force ROTC:

offered off-campus Marquette University

LIST OF MAJORS

Associate's Degrees

Agriculture Business/Supply
Agriculture Machinery Systems
Auto Service/Technology
General Liberal Studies

Bachelor's Degrees

Architectural/Engineering Technology
Art
Art Education/Art Therapy
Art Therapy
Biology
Business/Management
Chemistry
Communication/Management/Technology
Community Leadership/Development
Computer Science
Education/Broad Field Science
Education/Broad Field Social Studies
Education/Early Childhood
Education/Elementary
Education/Mathematics
Education/Middle Childhood
Education/Secondary
English
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Global Studies
Global/International Affairs
History
International Business
Management Accounting
Marketing Management
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Music Therapy
Nursing
Paralegal
Philosophy
Piano Pedagogy
Political Science
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary
Professional Communication
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
credit for CLEP general
credit for CLEP subject
credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
placement for relevant life experience
credit for international baccalaureate

Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options:

CEEB Advanced Placement tests transfer in as direct credits for general education courses.
Major Departments review CEEB Advanced Placement tests for direct transfer.

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2007 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Daniel Goyette,
Director of Student Financial Planning

Contacting the office:

414 382-6046
800 933-3401 (toll free)
414 382-6354 (fax)
financial.aid@alverno.edu

FAFSA number:

003832

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$16,896; $16,896 out-of-state

Additional required fees:

$400

Book fees:

$1,050

Miscellaneous expenses:

$3,154

Combined room and board expenses:

$6,106 - $6,106

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	March 15	yes	N/A
Institution's own financial aid form	April 1	yes	N/A
Business/Farm Supplement	N/A	no	N/A
income tax forms	April 1	no	April 15

Date award notification begins:

March 1

Applied for financial aid:


98%	of first-year students
94%	of full-time undergraduates
86%	of part-time undergraduates

Determined to have financial need:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any need-based gift aid:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


0%	for first-year students
0%	for full-time undergraduates
0%	for part-time undergraduates

Average financial aid package (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based gift award:


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average award to students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Students who received a non-need-based athletic award:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average non-need-based athletic award:


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

Percent of students who received aid that participated in Federal Work Study:

11%

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans

Parent loans packaged to meet need:

Percent of undergraduates who have borrowed through all loan programs:

90%

Average student debt upon graduation:

$35,117

Types of payment plans:

deferred payment plan

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants
transfer scholarships/referral scholarships

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
academic merit scholarships/grants

Percent of scholarship aid awarded to out-of-state students:

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

8 men, 2,237 women, 2,245 total

Full-time undergraduates:

1,542 women, 1,542 total

Part-time undergraduates:

8 men, 695 women, 703 total

Total graduate students:

35 men, 200 women, 235 total

Full-time graduate students:

19 men, 110 women, 129 total

Part-time graduate students:

16 men, 90 women, 106 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

First-year student breakdown:


21.6%	Black (non-Hispanic)
1.1%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander
14.1%	Hispanic
59.4%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	total international (nonresident aliens)

Undergraduate breakdown:


18.7%	Black (non-Hispanic)
1.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%	Hispanic
64.3%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.5%	total international (nonresident aliens)

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

47 acres

City or town school is located in:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Population of city/town:

600,000

Nearest major city:

Chicago, Illinois

Distance of nearest major city:

90 miles

Population of nearest major city:

3,000,000

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

women's dorms (100%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

29%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

Percent of students who live off campus:

91%

Students required to live on campus:

All freshmen under age 21 without children must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

90%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

500

Other computer facilities/services:

The wireless network is also available in the Commons and other dining facilities as well as the conference center.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

electronic reserves and hotlinks within EDUCATOR (course management software); wireless connectivity in reference room and study areas; circulation of laptops to students; library computer classroom with 15 computers; smart board and laptop cart for use with information literacy instruction classes; additional 500,000 plus items owned by the SWITCH consortium and available to patrons via daily delivery among the 8-member libraries; email reference services

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

art gallery; Teaching, Learning and Technology Center; clinical nursing skills lab; student-centered multimedia production facility; Career Center; Fitness Center; state of the art NCAA regulation soccer and softball fields; Diagnostic Digital Portfolio; Pitman Theater; Assessment Center; International and Intercultural Center; Communication Resource Center; Math Center

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, health service, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, resumé assistance, interview training, Career Fairs, Career Research Library, computer-based job search systems

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, adaptive equipment

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student newspaper, literary magazine

School newspaper(s):

Alverno Alpha, published 2-4 times per semester, Inside Out, published once annually

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Campus Ministry,

Minority student organizations:

The Caravan, Hispanic Women of Alverno, Muslim Student Association, Women of Asian Ethnicity, United Native American Voices of Alverno

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Alverno College Student Nurses Association, Pre Law Society, Psych Forum, Society of Human Resource Management, Students in Free Enterprise, Inside Out, literary journal, Alverno College Ambassadors, Community Advisors, PAGE Board, Programming Activities and Great Events, Peer Advisors, Student Activities Spirit Staff, Alverno Institute of Management Accountants, Student Chapter, Inferno Heat, Dance Team, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Alpha, Student Newpaper, Residence Hall Association, Club Clio, Eco-Friends, Women of Wisdom, Music Therapy Club, Alverno Student Education Organization, Artourage, Association for Women in Communication, Circle K, Gay/Straight Alliance, Meeting of the Minds, Association of Pre-Health Professionals, Pi Sigma Epsilon Delta Omicron Chapter

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Director of women's athletics:

Kay Wolferstetter

School colors:

Red, White, Black

School mascot:

Inferno

Athletic conference memberships:

Northern Athletics Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Women's basketball	no
Women's cross-country	no
Women's soccer	no
Women's softball	no
Women's volleyball	no

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

28%

Athletic facilities:

gymnasium, fitness center, athletic training room, team room, locker rooms, practice field, softball/soccor sports complex

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Milwaukee, WI (10 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Chicago, Illinois (90 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Milwaukee, WI (10 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Milwaukee, WI (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

12%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

fair

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

16% immediately

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Alverno College (WI);Cardinal Stritch University (WI);Marquette University (WI);Mount Mary College (WI);University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (WI)

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

89% within six months of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Milwaukee area schools, Columbia-St. Mary's, Financial and insurance firms, M & I Corporation, Metavante, U. S. Bank, Northwestern Mutual, Humana, Higher Education institutions, Alverno College, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Public Schools, Bryant & Stratton College, Government agencies, U. S. Government, Milwaukee County government, City of Milwaukee, We Energies, Harley-Davidson, Greendale Public Schools, Milwaukee area hospitals and hospital systems, Aurora Health Care, Covenant Health Care, Children's Hospital of WI, Froedtert Hospital, ProHealth Care

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Dr. Carol Meils, Cardiologist Sister Catherine Ryan, Attorney & Child Welfare Advocate

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2006 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Number of transfer applications received:

769

Number of transfer applicants offered admission:

397 (52%)

Number of transfer applicants offered admission who enrolled:

238 (60%)

Percent of all new students who were transfers:

38%

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, spring

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript required of all
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement recommended of all
interview recommended of all
standardized test scores not required
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) not required

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Closing date for transfer applicants:

August 1 for fall, January 1 for spring

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for spring

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

Other/Unique transfer policies:

Transfer scholarships available.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:	Mary Ellen Spicuzza, Assistant Director, Intrnt'l and Intercultr'l Cntr
Contacting the office:	414 382-6099

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION
Number of foreign countries represented:	12
Most represented countries:	South Korea, Tanzania, China, Estonia, India, Guatemala


APPLICATION PROCESS
Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:	no
A separate international application form is required:	yes
Application closing dates:	May 15 for fall, October 15 for spring
Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:	no
Test requirements:	TOEFL required
Test preference:	none
Minimum TOEFL score:	520 paper, 190 computer
Special services offered for international applicants:	English lab, special counselors/advisors, international student center, special orientation

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY
Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:	no

LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE

Learning disabled program contact:

Colleen Barnett,
Coordinator for Disability Services

Contacting the office:

414 382-6026

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

support services but no program

Total number of students in LD program:

Services available to LD students:

remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, tutors, reading machines, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests

LD students are tutored:

individually and in small groups

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

yes

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

yes

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

Requirements that may be waived for LD students:

Criteria for applicants with LD are same as criteria for all applicants.

An essay is required:

Untimed tests are accepted:

yes

GED is accepted:

yes

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