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Viterbo University
Viterbo University says yes to 72.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $55,660 median earnings.
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Viterbo University sits in La Crosse proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $77,735 four years out. 26.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,249 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1380 — above the WI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Viterbo University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Viterbo University received 1,399 applications and admitted 1,025 (73.3%), with 252 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1040–1380 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Viterbo University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 555 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 575 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Viterbo University compares
| Viterbo University | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.4% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,250 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,660 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Viterbo University: $55,660 median at year ten, versus $55,452 across Wisconsin institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $34,250 regardless of where you're from. At Viterbo University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,249 — Viterbo University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
68.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a Viterbo University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Viterbo University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,735 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,009 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $68,568 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $63,328 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,949 |
| Social Work | $57,159 |
| Psychology, General | $52,596 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,051 |
Median earnings for these 8 Viterbo University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,660 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Viterbo University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Viterbo University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1380 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Viterbo University's acceptance rate?
73.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,025 admitted from 1,399 applicants.
How much does Viterbo University cost?
At Viterbo University, published tuition is $34,250 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Viterbo University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Viterbo University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,660 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — 82.3% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — 75.5% admitted
- Wisconsin Lutheran College — 78.2% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside — 75.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.