Viterbo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3608 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1004 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #935 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #2 of 2 | In La Crosse |
| #2793 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,443
- Graduates
- 858
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.viterbo.edu
Viterbo University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Viterbo University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 63% | 79% |
| Applicants | 1,399 | 497 | 902 |
| Admissions | 1,025 | 314 | 711 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 252 | 80 | 172 |
718 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
520 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Viterbo University are 1040-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
87 or 35%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Viterbo University are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1879 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 160 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 67 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (2%) |
| Asian | 36 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Viterbo University is $23,901 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,779 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,129 |
| $48-75K | $20,165 |
| $75-110K | $21,629 |
| $110K+ | $26,575 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,600 | $10,080 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,600 | $10,080 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,600 | $10,080 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | |
| Fee in-state | $750 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 733 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,680 |
| Room charge | $4,780 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Viterbo University majors
Viterbo University has granted 367 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 248 master's across 8 programs, and 30 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Viterbo University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 152 | 14 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 86 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 56 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 32 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | 3 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 22 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 21 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 15 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 15 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 9 | 1 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 367 | 248 | 30 |
Viterbo University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 56% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Viterbo University has published 767 scientific papers with 15,085 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 | 12 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 6 | 11 |
| 1998 | 3 | 32 |
| 1999 | 3 | 31 |
| 2000 | 4 | 57 |
| 2001 | 6 | 49 |
| 2002 | 1 | 60 |
| 2003 | 9 | 106 |
| 2004 | 4 | 109 |
| 2005 | 6 | 146 |
| 2006 | 18 | 137 |
| 2007 | 17 | 201 |
| 2008 | 21 | 228 |
| 2009 | 33 | 310 |
| 2010 | 25 | 347 |
| 2011 | 20 | 426 |
| 2012 | 24 | 468 |
| 2013 | 34 | 608 |
| 2014 | 27 | 679 |
| 2015 | 38 | 861 |
| 2016 | 20 | 826 |
| 2017 | 41 | 846 |
| 2018 | 30 | 885 |
| 2019 | 58 | 1112 |
| 2020 | 52 | 1146 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1245 |
| 2022 | 42 | 1264 |
| 2023 | 56 | 1249 |
| 2024 | 64 | 1201 |
Notable alumni
-
Joe Garden
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- newspaper editoreditor
- Biography
-
Joe Garden is an American comedy writer. He was a features editor at The Onion, an American satirical news organization, where he created the characters Jim Anchower and Jackie Harvey. He has also had at least one cameo in the publication as himself.
General info
| Alternative names | Viterbo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 379 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Viterbo Drive La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601-8804 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |
| Phone | 6087963001 |