Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI · Private
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Viterbo University admitted 72.4% of applicants university-wide (1,256 of 1,734).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 72.4% | 1,256 | 1,734 |
| In-state | 84.2% | 679 | 806 |
| Out-of-state | 86.6% | 557 | 643 |
| International applicants | 6.7% | 19 | 284 |
| Men | 59.8% | 260 | 435 |
| Women | 78.1% | 754 | 966 |
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 · 2024 — Published 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)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Viterbo University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published 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 |
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 Grant — Up to $14,000 per year (Need Based)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $1,500 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Performing Arts Scholarship — Varies (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 Grant — Up to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $1,500 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Performing Arts Scholarship — Varies (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) · 2023 — Earnings 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 · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.