Viterbo University

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About Viterbo University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Viterbo University is a small private university located on an urban campus in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,660, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,230.

La Crosse, WI

$29,230

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77%

Acceptance Rate Insight

77% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

65%

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile920-1290

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

51%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

2%

Black

8%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

1,288

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

85% On-campus

15% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold11% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold11% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold36% online

Master'sCheck Bold14% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

28%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,459
State Grant Aid$3,373
Institution Grant Aid$17,953
Pell Grant Aid$4,306

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

18.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Education.
4English Language And Literature/Letters.
5Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Security And Protective Services.
21Social Sciences.
22Theology And Religious Vocations.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.