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Alverno College

  • LocationMilwaukee, WI
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,719 students
  • SponsorSchool Sisters of St. Francis
  • TraditionFranciscan

All-female

Official website

Alverno College is a Catholic Franciscan college in Milwaukee. Its Campus Ministry, based in Founders Hall beside the Chapel of Mary Immaculate, offers weekly Bible study, a weekly rosary, and retreat opportunities, and lists Masses for major celebrations. The general education requirements include no required theology or philosophy course.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Alverno College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Alexander's Church: 1.6 mi1St. Rafael the Archangel Congregation: 1.7 mi2St. Rita Parish: 1.8 mi3St. Mary Magdalene Church: 1.8 mi4St. Roman Parish: 1.8 mi5SS Cyril and Methodius Parish: 2.1 mi6Campus Ministry (Founders Hall 259), with the Chapel of Mary Immaculate: 0.1 miAlverno College (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Alexander's Church — 1.6 mi · 1568 West Holt Avenue, Milwaukee
  2. St. Rafael the Archangel Congregation — 1.7 mi · 2047,2053,2059 South 33rd Street, Milwaukee
  3. St. Rita Parish — 1.8 mi · 2318 South 61st Street, West Allis
  4. St. Mary Magdalene Church — 1.8 mi · 2552 South 19th Street, Milwaukee
  5. St. Roman Parish — 1.8 mi · 1710 West Bolivar Avenue, Milwaukee
  6. SS Cyril and Methodius Parish — 2.1 mi · 2427 South 15th Street, Milwaukee

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (A visiting priest presided at a campus Mass in April 2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Celebrate at Alverno | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/celebrate-alverno · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “presided by Fr. Charlie Conley”
      A Mass in the Chapel of Mary Immaculate on April 26, 2026 was presided over by Fr. Charlie Conley.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “You can also find quiet in sacred spaces on campus, including the Chapel of Mary Immaculate”
      The campus chapel is described as a sacred space for quiet prayer.
    2. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel of Mary Immaculate, located on the second floor of Founders Hall”
      The Chapel of Mary Immaculate is on the second floor of Founders Hall.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

0 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education & Alverno Abilities | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/geab · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FINE ARTS & HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS - 12 Credits | FA-110 | Intro to the Arts | 4 | HUM-150 | Express/Interpretn Human Experience | 4”
      The general education table lists fine arts and humanities requirements with no required theology or philosophy course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)The requirement can be met with no Catholic theology content (No theology course is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education & Alverno Abilities | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/geab · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FINE ARTS & HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS - 12 Credits | FA-110 | Intro to the Arts | 4 | HUM-150 | Express/Interpretn Human Experience | 4”
      The general education table lists fine arts and humanities requirements with no required theology or philosophy course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education & Alverno Abilities | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/geab · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FINE ARTS & HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS - 12 Credits | FA-110 | Intro to the Arts | 4 | HUM-150 | Express/Interpretn Human Experience | 4”
      The general education table lists fine arts and humanities requirements with no required theology or philosophy course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (The programs list shows a Religious Studies minor and no theology or religious studies major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Programs A-Z | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies Minor”
      The program list includes a Religious Studies minor and no theology or religious studies major.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (One professional ministry staff member is listed: the Campus Minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Steven Dunn, PhD Professor of Religious Studies steven.dunn@alverno.edu 414-382-6562”
      Steven Dunn is the Campus Minister, with a published email and phone.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Daylong and overnight retreat opportunities are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Bible Study (two sessions) to learn about and make applications of Scripture to life. Weekly office hours and availability to meet for personal or group discussions. Periodic programs for enrichment and prayer Opportunities for interfaith activities including meals and discussions Daylong and overnight retreat opportunities”
      Campus Ministry offers weekly Bible study, retreat opportunities, and other programs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Weekly Bible study and weekly rosary are faith-formation groups run by Campus Ministry, not listed as student organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Rosary and other periodic devotions Masses for major celebrations: opening school; All Saints; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Ash Wednesday; Graduation”
      Campus Ministry offers a weekly rosary and Masses for major celebrations.
      “Weekly Bible Study (two sessions) to learn about and make applications of Scripture to life. Weekly office hours and availability to meet for personal or group discussions. Periodic programs for enrichment and prayer Opportunities for interfaith activities including meals and discussions Daylong and overnight retreat opportunities”
      Campus Ministry offers weekly Bible study, retreat opportunities, and other programs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry runs organized social outreach opportunities to volunteer and serve.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social outreach opportunities to volunteer and serve”
      Campus Ministry offers social outreach opportunities to volunteer and serve.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social outreach opportunities to volunteer and serve”
      Campus Ministry offers social outreach opportunities to volunteer and serve.
    2. Campus Ministry | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in the Catholic tradition and inspired by the charism of St. Francis”
      Campus Ministry is rooted in the Catholic tradition and the charism of St. Francis.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Campus Ministry is rooted in the Catholic tradition and the charism of St. Francis, and it welcomes people of all faiths.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in the Catholic tradition and inspired by the charism of St. Francis”
      Campus Ministry is rooted in the Catholic tradition and the charism of St. Francis.
  • The Chapel of Mary Immaculate is on campus and described as a sacred space for quiet prayer.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “You can also find quiet in sacred spaces on campus, including the Chapel of Mary Immaculate”
      The campus chapel is described as a sacred space for quiet prayer.
    2. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel of Mary Immaculate, located on the second floor of Founders Hall”
      The Chapel of Mary Immaculate is on the second floor of Founders Hall.
  • Campus Ministry offers a weekly Bible study and a weekly rosary.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When: Thursdays, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Where: FO 259 – Campus Ministry Office”
      Weekly Bible Study meets Thursdays at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Campus Ministry office.
    2. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Rosary and other periodic devotions Masses for major celebrations: opening school; All Saints; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Ash Wednesday; Graduation”
      Campus Ministry offers a weekly rosary and Masses for major celebrations.

Concerns

  • Masses are listed for major celebrations.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly Rosary and other periodic devotions Masses for major celebrations: opening school; All Saints; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Ash Wednesday; Graduation”
      Campus Ministry offers a weekly rosary and Masses for major celebrations.
  • The general education requirements include no required theology or philosophy course.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education & Alverno Abilities | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/geab · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FINE ARTS & HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS - 12 Credits | FA-110 | Intro to the Arts | 4 | HUM-150 | Express/Interpretn Human Experience | 4”
      The general education table lists fine arts and humanities requirements with no required theology or philosophy course.
  • Confession and adoration appear only in collaborative events with other ministries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Collaborative events and opportunities with UWM Panther Catholic Campus Ministry and Brew City Catholic (Masses; confessions and adoration; social events like Theology on Tap; overnight retreats)”
      Campus Ministry takes part in collaborative events with other campus ministries that include Masses, confessions, and adoration.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Founders Hall 259), with the Chapel of Mary Immaculate

  • Address: 3400 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53219
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, meditation room, student reflection room

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Source: alverno.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, alverno.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, catalog.alverno.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Weekly Bible StudyOn campus
    Thursdays, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
    Weekly study of Hebrew Bible and New Testament texts in the Campus Ministry office.
    alverno.edu
  • Weekly Rosary
    Weekly
    Weekly rosary offered by Campus Ministry.
    catalog.alverno.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Golden Guild MassOn campus
    April 26, 2026 (one-time event)
    Special Mass in the Chapel of Mary Immaculate honoring Golden Guild alumni members.
    alverno.edu
  • Masses for major celebrations
    Masses for opening school, All Saints, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ash Wednesday, and Graduation.
    catalog.alverno.edu

Other 1

  • Collaborative events with UWM Panther Catholic Campus Ministry and Brew City Catholic
    Shared events with other Catholic campus ministries, including Masses, confessions and adoration, Theology on Tap, and overnight retreats.
    catalog.alverno.edu

Retreats 1

  • Daylong and overnight retreats
    Retreat opportunities offered by Campus Ministry.
    catalog.alverno.edu

Service 1

  • Social outreach and volunteering
    Volunteer and service opportunities offered through Campus Ministry.
    catalog.alverno.edu

Social life 1

  • Sister Friends Program
    Connects students with the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno's founding order.
    catalog.alverno.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Steven Dunn, PhD Professor of Religious Studies steven.dunn@alverno.edu 414-382-6562”
    Steven Dunn is the Campus Minister, with a published email and phone.
    “Rooted in the Catholic tradition and inspired by the charism of St. Francis”
    Campus Ministry is rooted in the Catholic tradition and the charism of St. Francis.
    “Founders Hall (FO) 259 across from Campus Safety”
    Campus Ministry is located in Founders Hall, Room 259, on campus.
  2. Visit | Alverno Collegealverno.edu/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3400 S. 43rd St. Milwaukee, WI 53219”
    The college's published street address is 3400 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53219.
  3. Student Development (Offices & Policies) | Alverno College Catalogcatalog.alverno.edu/STUDEV · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Chapel of Mary Immaculate, located on the second floor of Founders Hall”
    The Chapel of Mary Immaculate is on the second floor of Founders Hall.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.49%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,871

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
887
Total students1,719
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,540
Cost of attendance (per year)$51,362
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
49%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$53,145
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants45%

Value index: 38 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archmil.org, archmil.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Is Alverno College a Catholic college?
Yes. Alverno College is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Its sponsor is School Sisters of St. Francis.

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