Viterbo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3526 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #997 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #925 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #2 of 2 | In La Crosse |
| #2864 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,299
- Graduates
- 795
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 64% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,734 | 666 | 1,067 |
| Admissions | 1,256 | 425 | 830 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 200 | 71 | 129 |
591 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
589 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 2%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
94 or 47%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Viterbo University are 22-26 (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 | 1668 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 152 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 58 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 54 (3%) |
| Asian | 38 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Viterbo University is $21,933 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 | $13,657 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,927 |
| $48-75K | $16,463 |
| $75-110K | $20,847 |
| $110K+ | $26,365 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,500 | $9,888 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,500 | $9,888 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,500 | $9,888 |
| 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 | $11,320 |
| Room charge | $5,060 |
| Meal charge | $6,260 |
Viterbo University majors
Viterbo University has granted 355 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 250 master's across 7 programs, and 29 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 | 19 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 77 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 55 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 35 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 35 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 30 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 23 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 20 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | 1 | |
| Nursing Practice | 14 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Neuroscience | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 355 | 250 | 29 |
Viterbo University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 54% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Viterbo University has published 819 scientific papers with 15,905 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 138 |
| 2007 | 17 | 201 |
| 2008 | 21 | 228 |
| 2009 | 33 | 310 |
| 2010 | 25 | 347 |
| 2011 | 20 | 426 |
| 2012 | 24 | 467 |
| 2013 | 34 | 608 |
| 2014 | 27 | 679 |
| 2015 | 38 | 861 |
| 2016 | 20 | 826 |
| 2017 | 41 | 846 |
| 2018 | 31 | 884 |
| 2019 | 58 | 1112 |
| 2020 | 52 | 1146 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1247 |
| 2022 | 41 | 1266 |
| 2023 | 56 | 1250 |
| 2024 | 74 | 1213 |
| 2025 | 55 | 1045 |
Notable alumni
-
Joe Garden
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 56)
- 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 | 347 |
| 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 |