Viterbo University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Viterbo University is a private nonprofit institution located in La Crosse, Wisconsin with approximately 1,249 undergraduate students enrolled. Viterbo University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,260 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, and the typical graduate earns $47,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 70% freshman retention rate and 65% graduation rate suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about directly. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $19,500, and the small campus in La Crosse suits students who want personal attention, particularly in nursing, education, or the arts. Worth considering if you're drawn to a Catholic Franciscan environment and want a smaller school, but come in with a clear plan — the completion data suggests students who drift can struggle here.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Viterbo University graduates earn most above the national rate in Health and Medical Administrative Services ($68,568 vs $58,716 nationally), and most below it in Accounting and Related Services ($60,949 vs $76,194).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 152 | $77,735 | $88,910 | −$11,175 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | $70,009 | $68,257 | +$1,752 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 21 | $31,051 | $39,775 | −$8,724 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | $60,949 | $76,194 | −$15,245 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 12 | $63,328 | $55,753 | +$7,575 |
| Social Work | 11 | $57,159 | $51,790 | +$5,369 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | $68,568 | $58,716 | +$9,852 |
| Psychology, General | 6 | $52,596 | $50,706 | +$1,890 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,249 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Viterbo University?
Viterbo University has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Viterbo University hard to get into?
Not especially. Viterbo University has an acceptance rate of 72%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Viterbo University cost?
The average net price at Viterbo University is about $21,260 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Viterbo University?
Viterbo University has a graduation rate of 68%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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