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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Alverno admits about 9 in 10 applicants (86%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 33% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 65%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled14 of 100 · 89 students
Admitted, went elsewhere72 of 100 · 446
Not admitted14 of 100 · 89

The funnel

Applied
624
Admitted
535
Enrolled
89

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

17%

Yield

17% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college17%
17%
← 5%higher than 37% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college86%
86%
← More selectivemore selective than 33% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Alverno reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Required
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Alverno College doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)