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Viterbo University

Viterbo

La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601-8804

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Viterbo University is a private institution in La Crosse with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1184, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,660 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,633.

Established
1890
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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73%Acceptance
1184SAT Avg
1,392Students
12:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$55,660Earnings 10yr
$22,633Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Viterbo University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1184

Reading & WritingMid: 570
520670
MathMid: 535
520710

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1184

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,350
Room & Board$10,680
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$44,123
Average Net Price$22,633
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,779
$30–48K$19,129
$48–75K$20,165
$75–110K$21,629
$110K+$26,575

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,633

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,392
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.2%
Freshman Retention69.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,804
8 Years$57,601
10 Years$55,660

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,700
Men
$46,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from WI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
129 mi(224 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
176 mi(305 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
226 mi(392 min)

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