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Want a personalized, private school education but concerned about the cost? No worries! At Alverno, we're committed to making higher education achievable for everyone. We offer a range of financial aid options to ensure attending Alverno is within your reach. In fact, almost 100% percent of our undergraduate students receive financial aid.
For personalized information and assistance, reach out to our helpful Financial Aid team.
Sure, there are a lot of numbers, but to us, you’re anything but a number.
Academic Year 2026-27
Undergraduate Tuition & Required Fees
Tuition is based on full-time undergraduate enrollment (12–18 credits per semester). Credits exceeding 18 per semester are billed at an additional $1,469 per credit.
| Cost Before Aid | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $17,628 | $35,256 |
| Comprehensive Fee* | $464 | $928 |
| BSN ATI Fee** | $720 | $1,440 |
* The comprehensive fee includes access to library services, technology resources, and other student services.
** Non-refundable fee for BSN students, charged each semester consecutively for a maximum of six semesters.
Summer Term
Summer courses are billed separately and are not included in the academic-year tuition totals.
| Cost Before Aid | Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term Tuition | $695 |
Undergraduate Housing
| Room Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Double | $2,215 | $4,429 |
| Austin Small Single | $2,768 | $5,535 |
| Austin Large Single | $3,322 | $6,644 |
| Clare Large Single | $3,322 | $6,644 |
| Austin Suite | $3,875 | $7,750 |
| Clare Suite | $4,429 | $8,858 |
| Housing Fee | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Activity Fee | $87.50 | $175 |
Read more about our housing options here.
Undergraduate Meal Plans
| Meal Plan | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Meal Plan 1 | $3,425 | $6,850 |
| Meal Plan 2 | $3,024 | $6,048 |
| Meal Plan 3 | $2,490 | $4,980 |
| Clare Only Meal Plan | $1,483 | $2,966 |
| Commuter Meal Plan | $100 | $200 |
Graduate Program Tuition
| Program | Cost Per Credit Hour | Credits Required | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) | $800 | Depends on licensure program | Depends on licensure program |
| Master of Science in Community Psychology (MSCP) | $900 | 60 | $54,000 |
| Educational Specialist in School Psychology (EdS) | $900 | 60 | $54,000 |
| Multicultural & Multilingual School Psychology (MMSP) Certificate | $450 | 12 | $5,400 |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | $1,000 | 39-42 | $39,000-$42,000 |
| Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) | $825 | 77 | $63,525 |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) | $1,043 | 54-57 | $56-322-$59,451 |
| District Administrator/Superintendent Licensure | $800 | 6 | $4,800 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $1,000 | Depends on specialty track | Depends on specialty track |
Graduate Programs Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Fee* | $464 per semester |
| DEMSN Non-Refundable ATI Fee | $720 per semester |
| DEMSN Commuter Fee (Milwaukee only) | $100 per semester; can be used at on-campus dining locations |
| EdD Comprehensive Fee | $500 one-time fee |
| DNP Comprehensive Fee | $500 one-time fee |
* The comprehensive fee includes access to library services, technology resources, and other student services. This fee is for all programs except Doctor of Education and Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Some courses may have additional fees.
Graduate Meal Plan
| Meal Plan | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Meal Plan | $852 | $1,704 |
Alverno Accelerate
| Cost Per Credit Hour | Fees | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $465 | One-time comprehensive fee: $500 | Depends on transfer credits |
Para to Teacher Licensure Degree Completion Program
| Cost Per Credit Hour | Fees | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $465 | One-time comprehensive fee: $500 | Depends on transfer credits |
Teacher Licensure
| Cost Per Credit Hour | Fees |
|---|---|
|
$800 with no employment discount
$400 with employment discount* |
Comprehensive fee: $450 per semester |
* 50% off the first 6 credits; 7+ are billed at $800
Academic Year 2025-26
Undergraduate Tuition & Required Fees*
$17,106 per semester
$34,212 per year
$1,426 per credit
2025 Summer Term
$675 per credit
Fees for Undergraduate Students
- Comprehensive fee (use of library, technology resources, etc.): $450 per semester
BSN student non-refundable ATI fee: $720 per semester (consecutively, for a maximum of six semesters) - Commuter dining fee (available to be used at on-campus dining locations): $100
* Full-time enrollment is 12-18 credits per semester. Credits exceeding 18 per semester are billed at an additional $1,426 per credit.
Undergraduate Housing
| Traditional Hall | Suite Style | Annual Cost | Per Semester |
| Austin Double | $4,300 | $2,150 | |
| Austin Small Single | $5,374 | $2,687 | |
| Austin Large Single | $6,450 | $3,225 | |
| Clare Large Single | $6,450 | $3,225 | |
| Austin Suite | $7,524 | $3,762 | |
| Clare Suite | $8,600 | $4,300 |
Resident Activity Fee
$85 per semester
$170 per year
Undergraduate Meal Plans
|
Meal Plan
|
Annual Cost |
Per Semester
|
|
Meal Plan 1
|
$6,850 | $3,425 |
|
Meal Plan 2
|
$6,048 | $3,024 |
|
Meal Plan 3
|
$4,980 | $2,490 |
|
Clare Only Meal Plan
|
$2,966 | $1,483 |
| Commuter Meal Plan | $200 | $100 |
Graduate Tuition & Required Fees
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
$800 per credit hour
Total cost depends on licensure program
Master of Science in Community Psychology (MSCP)
$900 per credit hour
$54,000 total cost (60 credits)
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (EdS)
$900 per credit hour
$54,000 total cost (60 credits)
Multicultural & Multilingual School Psychology (MMSP) Certificate
$450 per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
$1,000 per credit hour
$39,000-$42,000 total cost (39-42 credits, depending on APRN track)
Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN)
$825 per credit hour
$63,525 total cost (77 credits)
Non-refundable ATI fee: $720 per semester
Commuter fee (Milwaukee only): $100; can be used at on-campus dining locations
Doctorate in Education (EdD)
$1,043 per credit hour
$56,322-$59,451 total cost (54-57 credits)
$31,290-$34,419 ABD total cost (30-33 credits)
$500 one-time comprehensive fee
District Administrator/Superintendent Licensure
$800 per credit hour
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
$1,000 per credit hour
Total cost depends on specialty track
$500 one-time comprehensive fee
Fees for Graduate Students
Comprehensive fee (use of library, technology resources, etc.): $450 per semester*
Additional Fees
Some classes may have additional course fees.
* Comprehensive fees differ for Doctorate in Education, Doctorate in Nursing Practice and Post-Baccalaureate Health Care Prerequisites (see program listings above for details)
Graduate Meal Plan
|
Meal Plan
|
Annual Cost |
Per Semester
|
| Graduate Meal Plan | $1,704 | $852 |
Alverno Accelerate
$465 per credit hour (total costs depends on transfer credits)
One-time comprehensive fee (use of library, technology resources, etc.): $500
Para to Teacher Licensure Degree Completion Program
$465 per credit hour (total costs depends on transfer credits)
One-time comprehensive fee (use of library, technology resources, etc.): $500
Teacher Licensure
$800 per credit hour (no employment discount)
$400 per credit hour (with employment discount)
Comprehensive fee: $450 per semester
