Alverno College
Alverno College is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Wisconsin. The campus is located in an urban area, in Milwaukee.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,942 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 197 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 140 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Alverno College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $27,552, and fees were $725. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,552 and $725 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students1,942 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
The Alverno College Nursing program is intended to prepare students for careers in nursing with a combination of technical knowledge and abilities.
The curriculum is a rigorous program that train students for optimal success with in depth study and integration of theories and practical skills to prepare professionally competent nurses.
The program is designed to accommodate full time study or part time study options depending on the needs of the student.
Opportunities for clinical experience are guaranteed through the more than 60 clinical health care facilities and sites that Alverno is affiliated with. A student will have clinical components in five of the eight semesters of enrollment and clinical practice is guaranteed in each semester of the junior and senior years.
Clinical practice will also include an intense 16 hour a week experience opportunity working alongside a nursing professional in the last semester of enrollment.
All students will be assigned a professional advisor who will consult with the student about the academic program and help with planning the first year of study. The student will be transferred to a Nursing faculty advisor in the second year.
Admission Requirements:
1. Completed Application
2. Official High Transcripts or GED equivalency certificate
3. ACT score Report
The Alverno College of Nursing LPN to BSN program is intended to prepare students for career in registred nursing with a combination of technical knowledge and abilities.
The program is designed to accommodate full time study or part time study options depending on the needs of the student.
Opportunities for clinical experience are guaranteed through more than 60 clinical health care facilities and sites that Alverno is affiliated with. A student will have clinical components in five of the eight semesters of enrollment and clinical practice is guaranteed in each semester of the junior and senior years.
Clinical practice will also include an intense 16 hour a week experience opportunity working alongside a nursing professional in the last semester of enrollment.
All students will be assigned a professional advisor who will consult with them about the academic program and help with planning the first year of study. The student will be transferred to a Nursing faculty advisor in the second year.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 112 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 7 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 59 miles radius of Alverno College
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Marquette University
4 miles away |
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Wisconsin Lutheran College
5 miles away |
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Milwaukee School of Engineering
5 miles away |
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Herzing University-Brookfield
8 miles away |
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Columbia College of Nursing
8 miles away |
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Cardinal Stritch University
11 miles away |
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Carroll University
13 miles away |
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
19 miles away |
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Maranatha Baptist University
42 miles away |
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Marian University
59 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1951 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 02/24/1998 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/13/2007 - Current |
Admission
89%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,148/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,148/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,148/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $866/credit | |
| In State Students | $866/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $866/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $51,660 | $51,660 | $51,660 |
| ADN | 70 | $80,360 | $80,360 | $80,360 |
| BSN | 125 | $143,500 | $143,500 | $143,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $43,300 | $43,300 | $43,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Alverno College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 60% | $4,856 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $300 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $3,410 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $13,472 |
| Federal Student Loans | 81% | $6,165 |
| Private Loans | 9% | $8,691 |
$18,028
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,564 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,662 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,852 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$21,892 |
| Over $110,000$23,894 |
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Student Population
1,312
Undergrads
630
Graduates
1,883
Women
59
Men
72%
Full-time
28%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
55% |
|
Hispanic |
21% |
|
Black/African American |
14% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Wisconsin state board of nursing.
