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
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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%.
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
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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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