Viterbo University — College Profile

About

Viterbo University, a private Franciscan Catholic institution in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is best known for its exceptional conservatory-style performing arts programs and robust healthcare degrees, particularly in nursing. Anchored by the core values of contemplation, hospitality, integrity, stewardship, and service, the campus culture fosters a tight-knit, community-oriented environment where students receive personalized mentorship through small class sizes. The student experience seamlessly blends rigorous academics with rich creative opportunities, highlighted by the Weber Center for the Performing Arts located along the Mississippi River. Distinctively, Viterbo integrates its Franciscan heritage into professional preparation, allowing pre-health and arts students alike to graduate with strong ethical foundations and extensive, hands-on clinical and stage experience.

Wikipedia:Viterbo University is a private Catholic university in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1890 by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Viterbo is home to three colleges with nine schools offering 48 academic programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

Location

La Crosse, WI, 54601-8804 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

123 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$34,250

Housing & food (on campus)$11,320

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$45,558

Average net price$21,260

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$34,250

Housing & food (on campus)$11,320

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$45,558

Average net price$21,260

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income

$0–30k

$13,657

$30–48k

$16,927

$48–75k

$16,463

$75–110k

$20,847

$110k+

$26,365

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $20,910

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

67%

Within 4 yrs

57%

Back for yr 2

76%

Transferred

Pell students: 57.5% · others: 72.0%

8 yrs after starting

63% graduated · 32% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$56,804

10 yrs after entry$55,660

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$9k–$28k

90th percentile$37,500

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

72%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1190

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–26 · E 20–25 · M 19–26

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 63.8% · women 77.8%

Yield: 15.9% of admitted students enroll

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Viterbo University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Viterbo University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Viterbo University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 29%Women 71%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

10 : 1

Pell grant

26%

First-gen

28%

Family income

$67,276

Independent

29%

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

17%

Where first-years come from

In state (WI)

69.0%

Out of state

27.5%

International

2.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MN 31 · IL 6 · TX 4 · AZ 2 · MI 2

Race & ethnicity

White

80%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NAIA Division II

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Other Sports
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$56,804

After 10 yrs

$55,660

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing152

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52

Business Administration, Management and Operations34

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft21

Accounting and Related Services14

Social Work11

Biology, General10

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9

Nutrition Sciences9

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness9

Criminal Justice and Corrections8

Health and Medical Administrative Services7

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6

Psychology, General6

Finance and Financial Management Services6

Music5

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$66M

Full-time faculty

44%

Faculty salary

$7,309/mo

Teaching spend

$8,971

per student

Federal loans

58%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions