Alverno College's published cost of attendance is $51,362. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,032, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $20,668, middle-income families pay about $22,261, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $24,788, and higher-income families pay around $29,051.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,362 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,086 |
| Room and Board | $10,688 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,680 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,822 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,540 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,032 |
| $30–48k | $20,668 |
| $48–75k | $22,261 |
| $75–110k | $24,788 |
| $110k+ | $29,051 |
Alverno College's published cost of attendance is $51,362. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,032, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $20,668, middle-income families pay about $22,261, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $24,788, and higher-income families pay around $29,051. Azimuth ranks Alverno College #950 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Alverno College meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and federal aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and the institution layers institutional aid on top of that federal foundation. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the width of that gap varies by income level. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Alverno College's median four-year earnings of $67,760, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Alverno College earn median 4-year earnings of $67,760, placing Alverno College in the 71.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Alverno College #554 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Alverno College sits in the 7.4 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. These outcomes reflect the college's concentration in health and human services fields, where demand remains strong and career pathways are well-established. The earnings pattern is anchored in applied health professions. Nursing is the largest program with 99 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $81,388, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The General Studies program graduates 30 students with median 4-year earnings of $53,631, at 1.0x the benchmark. Teacher Education and Education, General round out the top programs, with Business Administration also contributing meaningful enrollment. The college's program portfolio — concentrated in Health — aligns directly with regional labor-market demand in WI, where healthcare and social service employers provide stable hiring and advancement opportunities for graduates.
