Alverno College
Let us introduce ourselves.
We are a Catholic, Franciscan liberal arts college for women in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, expanding our mission through graduate and other programs that are open to all genders.
We are an inclusive, vibrant community of students, faculty and staff who support and uplift each other.
We are game changers. For more than 130 years, we’ve been transforming lives with our powerful combination of liberal arts education plus career readiness. Our pioneering abilities-based approach to education has been studied by others around the globe.
We are trailblazers. Nearly 70 percent of our incoming students are the first in their families to attend college. We are Wisconsin's first Hispanic-Serving Institution.
We provide students with much more than just a single letter grade. Our feedback identifies strengths and targets areas for growth. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities – what set our students and alums apart. These are the skills that will help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Academic programs
- Science
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Pharmacy
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
Application information
First-year
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Affording Your Alverno Education
An Alverno education will get you ready for your future. It has the power to transform your life as well as the lives of your family members and your community. That’s why we don’t want anything to stand in your way.
Think a world-class education is out of reach? Think again.
Incoming first-year undergraduate students can earn between $18,000 and $23,000 in scholarships, renewable for four years.
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Alverno’s 8 Abilities help to shape you into a woman who will succeed in all that she does. When I first started there, I was very shy. Alverno offers a lot of opportunities for growth and to master skills needed in everyday life. Alverno empowers you to be the woman you may have never dreamed you could be.