- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $17,884 a year (2022–23)
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Alverno College reported an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024.
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Alverno College GPA requirements
Alverno College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alverno College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Alverno College acceptance rate
Alverno College admitted 535 of 624 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alverno College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 673 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Alverno College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Alverno College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Alverno College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,884 a year at Alverno College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Alverno College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Alverno College admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Alverno College?
A lot: Alverno College requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Alverno College's acceptance rate?
Alverno College's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 535 of 624 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Alverno College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Alverno College admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Alverno College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Alverno College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Alverno College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do you need to get into Alverno College?
Alverno College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Alverno College require an essay?
No. Alverno College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Alverno College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,884 a year at Alverno College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Alverno College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Alverno College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Alverno College consider legacy status?
No. Alverno College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alverno CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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