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Alverno College Admission Requirements

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Your chances of getting into Alverno College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

89.9%
Admission Difficulty for Alverno College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Alverno College is 89.9%.  Its admission rate is the 28th lowest in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Alverno College and can you get accepted?

Alverno College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 586 out of the 652 who applied were admitted.

Alverno College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.27. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Alverno College?

90% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Alverno College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.27 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school

Alverno College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.27

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Alverno College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Alverno College are to have around a 3.27 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.27 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Alverno College accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Alverno College is 3.27 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #25 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Alverno College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Alverno College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Alverno College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Alverno College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Alverno College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Alverno College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Alverno College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Alverno College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Alverno College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Alverno College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 634 1 652
Accepted 570 1 586
Acceptance Rate 90% 100% 90%
Enrolled 127 1 133
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 100% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Alverno College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Alverno College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Alverno College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Alverno College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Alverno College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238193 IPEDS survey data for Alverno College.

Last updated February 24, 2024