Viterbo University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
La Crosse, WI
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#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,094

Location La Crosse, Wisconsin
Website viterbo.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#446

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Viterbo is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Viterbo University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1380
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27
GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

72.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,250

Costs for Viterbo University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,250
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$750
Room and Board		$11,320
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,000
Total One Year Cost		$50,320

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Viterbo University are Health Professions, Business, and Visual and Performing Arts. 38% of students major in Health Professions, 15% in Business, and 9% in Visual and Performing Arts.