An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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The moment you arrive at Alverno, you feel it — the warmth and welcoming energy of a college community unlike anywhere else. Sponsored by the School Sisters of Saint Francis, Alverno is one of the nation's largest women's colleges — and has more than 125 years of experience educating young women, helping each to accomplish her goals and achieve more than she ever thought possible. Our unique approach to learning requires that students demonstrate the skills of her chosen field while perfecting the professional traits today's employers are seeking. As a result, most Alverno grads find jobs quickly after graduation and in fields directly related to their major. Located on a 46-acre campus in a residential neighborhood in Milwaukee, Alverno offers a close-knit community with big-city access. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE CONTACT: 800.933.3401 or 414.382.6262 www.alverno.edu/financialaid financialaid@alverno.edu ADMISSION CONTACT: 800.933.3401 or 414.382.6100 admissions@alverno.edu GENERAL CONTACT: 800.933.3401 or 414.382.6100 admissions@alverno.edu 3400 South 43rd Street, P.O. Box 343922 Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922 PRESIDENT: Sr. Andrea Lee MILWAUKEE www.alverno.edu ENROLLMENT: 2,209 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 10:1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma reflecting at least 17 academic units of study including English, history or social sciences, mathematics, natural science, and foreign language (recommended); satisfactory scores on the ACT or SAT. HOW AP/IB CREDITS ARE HANDLED: Consideration is given for AP and IB scores and courses. DEGREES OFFERED: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Community Psychology, Family Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. OTHER PROGRAMS: Class schedules designed to meet the needs of working adults; accelerated bachelor's completion programs in nursing, business and health care management open to both men and women; graduate programs open to both men and women; teacher licensure programs; study abroad; internships; certificate programs; continuing education; professional and community education programs and workshops. TUITION AND FEES: $26,932 ROOM AND BOARD: $7,884 FINANCIAL AID: Percentage of freshmen receiving aid: 100%. Percentage of all full-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 96% For institution-specific scholarships, contact: Admission office at 414.382.6100 or admissions@alverno.edu FAFSA CODE: 003832 ATHLETICS: Conference/ division affiliation: NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Women: basketball, volleyball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball and tennis INTRAMURALS: Yes Alverno College 3 WisconsinsPrivateColleges.org For scholarship information visit www.alverno.edu/scholarship