Viterbo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3577 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #998 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #930 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #2 of 2 | In La Crosse |
| #3219 of 4,557 | For Telecommunications |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,485
- Graduates
- 971
- Male:Female Ratio
- 23:77
- 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% | 60% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,401 | 435 | 966 |
| Admissions | 1,014 | 260 | 754 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 235 | 72 | 163 |
753 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
521 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Viterbo University are 1060-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
90 or 38%
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 | 2032 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 126 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 112 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 53 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 38 (2%) |
| Asian | 37 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Viterbo University is $23,257 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 | $14,622 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,402 |
| $48-75K | $20,432 |
| $75-110K | $23,845 |
| $110K+ | $25,446 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,400 | $9,824 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,400 | $9,824 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,400 | $9,824 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | |
| Fee in-state | $750 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 753 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,260 |
| Room charge | $4,590 |
| Meal charge | $5,670 |
Viterbo University majors
Viterbo University has granted 400 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 233 master's across 7 programs, and 39 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Viterbo University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 185 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 72 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 64 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 46 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 44 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | 8 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 18 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 12 | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 16 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 16 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 15 | |||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Accounting | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | |||
| Social Work | 11 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 10 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 9 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Neuroscience | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| History, Other | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Biopsychology | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 400 | 233 | 39 |
Viterbo University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 54% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Viterbo University has published 624 scientific papers with 10,625 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 | 7 |
| 1998 | 2 | 20 |
| 1999 | 3 | 18 |
| 2000 | 3 | 29 |
| 2001 | 5 | 27 |
| 2002 | 1 | 38 |
| 2003 | 9 | 76 |
| 2004 | 4 | 65 |
| 2005 | 5 | 100 |
| 2006 | 20 | 102 |
| 2007 | 21 | 144 |
| 2008 | 21 | 169 |
| 2009 | 31 | 256 |
| 2010 | 22 | 274 |
| 2011 | 22 | 318 |
| 2012 | 17 | 393 |
| 2013 | 33 | 493 |
| 2014 | 23 | 548 |
| 2015 | 36 | 682 |
| 2016 | 16 | 678 |
| 2017 | 39 | 651 |
| 2018 | 27 | 663 |
| 2019 | 33 | 791 |
| 2020 | 38 | 833 |
| 2021 | 51 | 928 |
| 2022 | 42 | 980 |
| 2023 | 45 | 904 |
Notable alumni
-
Joe Garden
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- editornewspaper editor
- Biography
-
Joe Garden is an American comedy writer. He was a features editor at The Onion, an American satirical news organisation, 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 | 380 |
| 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 |