Viterbo Admission Requirements

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Viterbo Admission Overview

Viterbo admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Viterbo admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1040-1380 / ACT 22-27. Viterbo is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Viterbo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Viterbo Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

72.4%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Viterbo acceptance rate is 72.4%. Last year, 1,256 of 1,734 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Viterbo and can you get accepted?

Viterbo is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Viterbo University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Viterbo GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Viterbo typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Viterbo is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #12 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Viterbo University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	13.74%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	29.77%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	20.23%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.5%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.69%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	7.25%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.82%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Viterbo SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1380

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 520
Math 520
Composite 1040

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 710
Composite 1380

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Viterbo typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. Viterbo ranks #6 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1380

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Viterbo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Viterbo University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1380+	Above 75th	>83%
1210 to 1380	Avg +	72%-83%
1040 to 1210	Avg -	58%-72%
Below 1040	Below mid-50	<58%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Viterbo ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

47%

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 21
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Viterbo typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Viterbo places #12 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Viterbo without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Viterbo University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>85%
24 to 27	Avg +	72%-85%
22 to 24	Avg -	61%-72%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<61%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

84% of Viterbo University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Viterbo University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	20%
Top 25% of class	49%
Top 50% of class	84%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Viterbo University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,067	666	1,734
Accepted	830	425	1,256
Acceptance Rate	78%	64%	72%
Enrolled	129	71	200
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	17%	16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Viterbo University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Viterbo University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Viterbo University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Viterbo University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Viterbo is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025