Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,639
Graduate Enrollment: 860
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 77.46%
Male/Female: 25% / 75% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 12.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 46.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.8%
Black: 9.2%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 9.2%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,474
In-State tuition: $29,920Out-of-State tuition: $29,920
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,865 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,865 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $92,867 (2017)
Median Family Income: $67,276 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,229 |
| $30k-48k | $11,837 |
| $48k-75k | $13,466 |
| $75k-110k | $19,982 |
| $110k+ | $24,478 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 48%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,430 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,310 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,908 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 79.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 58.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 62.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $56,417 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $59,358 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 46 | $199 | $63,889 ($5,324) | $65,610 ($5,468) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 140 | $325 | $74,641 ($6,220) | $89,229 ($7,436) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | $34,773 ($2,898) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 69 | $184 | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 98 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biopsychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $30,975 | $265 | $49,249 ($4,104) | $62,410 ($5,201) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | $341 | $67,172 ($5,598) | $79,110 ($6,593) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 16 | $56,643 ($4,720) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $41,842 ($3,487) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 7 | $31,000 | $265 | $41,476 ($3,456) | $49,400 ($4,117) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 15 | $26,906 | $242 | $18,431 ($1,536) | $26,730 ($2,228) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 17 | $31,000 | $285 | $47,770 ($3,981) | |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 15 | $487 | $45,379 ($3,782) | $57,399 ($4,783) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 13 | $42,963 ($3,580) | $60,873 ($5,073) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 170 | $29,013 | $286 | $65,174 ($5,431) | $70,501 ($5,875) |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 13 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,058Full time faculty: 42%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $55,256,922 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $68,452,039 (2022)