College Search
Viterbo University

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI · City · 1,249 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$21,260
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$55,660
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
72%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the scenic Driftless Region of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Viterbo University is a private Franciscan institution best known for its powerhouse programs in nursing and the performing arts. Undergraduates receive exceptional, hands-on preparation through the highly respected School of Nursing—which features state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs—as well as the renowned Conservatory of Performing Arts. The campus culture is defined by a tight-knit, welcoming community where Franciscan values of hospitality and contemplation shape daily life, complemented by vibrant student organizations and competitive NAIA athletics. What truly sets Viterbo apart is its unique focus on ethical leadership and mandatory service-learning, ensuring that graduates are uniquely prepared to make a compassionate, values-driven impact in their professional careers.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
La Crosse, WI, 54601-8804 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
123 mi away
Open in Google Maps
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,250
Housing & food (on campus)$11,320
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$45,558
Average net price$21,260
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,250
Housing & food (on campus)$11,320
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$45,558
Average net price$21,260
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,657
$30–48k
$16,927
$48–75k
$16,463
$75–110k
$20,847
$110k+
$26,365
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
76%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
63% graduated · 32% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$56,804
10 yrs after entry$55,660
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$9k–$28k
90th percentile$37,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1190
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 22–26 · E 20–25 · M 19–26

Wondering if Viterbo University is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay prompts
How much essays count at Viterbo University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Viterbo University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Viterbo University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$67,276
Independent
29%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$56,804
After 10 yrs
$55,660
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing152
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52
Business Administration, Management and Operations34
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft21
Accounting and Related Services14
Social Work11
Biology, General10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9
Nutrition Sciences9
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness9
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Health and Medical Administrative Services7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6
Psychology, General6
Finance and Financial Management Services6
Music5
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$66M
Full-time faculty
44%
Faculty salary
$7,309/mo
Teaching spend
$8,971
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

Wondering if Viterbo University is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search