Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI · Private

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Admission rate

Viterbo University admitted 72.4% of applicants university-wide (1,256 of 1,734).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide72.4%1,2561,734
In-state84.2%679806
Out-of-state86.6%557643
International applicants6.7%19284
Men59.8%260435
Women78.1%754966

Also offers Restrictive Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 1,256 admitted students, 200 enrolled (15.9% yield).

Viterbo University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
1060–1250
ACT (mid-50%)
22–27
GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
3.253.99

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Viterbo University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $46,530/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$31,600
Fees, housing, food, books & other$14,930
Sticker cost of attendance$46,530/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$13,657
$30k–48k$16,927
$48k–75k$16,463
$75k–110k$20,847
Over $110k$26,365

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • Viterbo University Trustee Scholarship$22,000 per year (Trustee)
  • Viterbo University Presidential Scholarship$20,000 per year (Presidential)
  • Viterbo University Dean's Scholarship$18,000 per year (Merit)
  • Viterbo University Founders Scholarship$16,000 per year (Merit)
  • Viterbo GrantUp to $14,000 per year (Need Based)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship$1,500 per year (Merit)
  • Athletic ScholarshipVaries (Athletic)
  • Performing Arts ScholarshipVaries (Departmental)

International applicants

Some aid available for internationals.

  • Viterbo University Trustee Scholarship$22,000 per year (Trustee)
  • Viterbo University Presidential Scholarship$20,000 per year (Presidential)
  • Viterbo University Dean's Scholarship$18,000 per year (Merit)
  • Viterbo International Student Scholarship$8,000 to $16,000 per year (International Aid)
  • Viterbo University Founders Scholarship$16,000 per year (Merit)
  • Viterbo International GrantUp to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship$1,500 per year (Merit)
  • Athletic ScholarshipVaries (Athletic)
  • Performing Arts ScholarshipVaries (Departmental)

Viterbo University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024

Application requirements

US applicants

  • High School Transcript
  • Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
  • Personal Statement (recommended)
  • Resume (recommended)
  • Essay Sample (recommended)
  • Audition (for Music Theatre, Theatre, Music programs)
  • Nursing Program Requirements

International applicants

  • High School Transcript
  • Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
  • Personal Statement (recommended)
  • Resume (recommended)
  • Essay Sample (recommended)
  • Audition (for Music Theatre, Theatre, Music programs)
  • Nursing Program Requirements
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Viterbo University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

Viterbo University requires no supplemental essays.

Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026

Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$55,660
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
68.4%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
76%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$25,000
At graduation

Viterbo University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Visual & performing arts (6%), Biological & life sciences (4%).

Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 62% of class sections have under 20 students.

Viterbo University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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