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Viterbo University Teaching Programs

Viterbo University is a private not-for-profit institution located in La Crosse, WI. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Viterbo University Rankings

Viterbo appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 77	State — Wisconsin
Overall Quality	#61 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#430 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Viterbo University?

Contact details for Viterbo are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601-8804
Phone:	6087963001
Website:	www.viterbo.edu/
Admissions:	www.viterbo.edu/admissions-and-aid
Financial Aid:	www.viterbo.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Viterbo?

You can apply to Viterbo online at: https://www.viterbo.edu/apply-viterbo-university

Viterbo is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Viterbo

Here’s what Viterbo requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Viterbo?

Viterbo admits 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 47% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Viterbo ranged between 22 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Viterbo can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	666	425	64%
Women	1,067	830	78%

Can I Afford Viterbo University?

The average net price after aid at Viterbo is $22,633. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$33,500
In-State Fees	$750
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,500
Out-of-State Fees	$750
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,250
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,250

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at Viterbo receive some form of financial aid (252 students).

Approximately 84% of students at Viterbo receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,756 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,910.

Student Loan Debt

58% of Viterbo undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,142 per year.

Viterbo University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,267 students enrolled at Viterbo. Viterbo is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,392 undergraduate students at Viterbo, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Viterbo University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	25
Black or African American	36
Hispanic	128
White	1,085
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	47
Non-Resident	29

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Viterbo are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wisconsin	138
Minnesota	31
Illinois	6
Texas	4
Arizona	2

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Viterbo University Graduate Student Diversity

858 of Viterbo’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Viterbo, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Viterbo University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	16
Black or African American	25
Hispanic	34
White	706
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	11
Non-Resident	29

Online Learning at Viterbo University

Viterbo offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

412 undergraduate students at Viterbo took at least one online class — of those, 260 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 179 students took at least one online class and 329 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Viterbo University

These teaching degree programs are offered by Viterbo, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	55	—	177
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	4	—	—	164
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	35	77	—	122
Special Education and Teaching	—	—	—	29
Curriculum and Instruction	—	—	—	10

Academic Programs at Viterbo University

Viterbo offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Viterbo maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.