Overview
Enrollment
| Location | La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Online | viterbo.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Viterbo University, situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin along the Mississippi River, is a private Catholic institution founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in 1890. The compact urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings spread across several city blocks in downtown La Crosse. The university maintains its Catholic and Franciscan heritage while operating as a comprehensive institution known for its nursing, business, and performing arts programs. Students can pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees, with many programs incorporating hands-on clinical experiences and internships through partnerships with local healthcare facilities and businesses. The university provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students and competes in NAIA athletics as the V-Hawks.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Viterbo is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Viterbo University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#520 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#362 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
#462 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1380 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $750 |
| Room and Board | $10,680 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,530 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 38% |
| Business | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| General Studies | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240107 IPEDS survey data for Viterbo University.
Current students may use the Viterbo University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025