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About Viterbo University

franciscan catholic missionnursing and health focussmall class sizesmasters level programsmidwest private university

Viterbo University is a private university in La Crosse, WI, known for its franciscan catholic mission, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 72%, Viterbo University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 235 students each year. Viterbo University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1060–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Viterbo University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $20,153 per year; the sticker price of $43,285 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Viterbo University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

72%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1150
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1060 – 1240 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Viterbo University

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Essay Strategy
Viterbo is a Franciscan Catholic university, so weave in how their values of service, community, and care for the whole person connect to your own goals. Admissions readers notice when applicants engage authentically with the mission rather than treating it as background noise.
Application Strategy
Viterbo has a strong reputation in the performing arts and nursing programs, so if you are applying to one of those areas, make your specific interest in that program explicit in your application materials rather than leaving it vague.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Viterbo University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$13.7k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$16.9k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$16.5k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$20.8k
110k+~$43k/yr$26.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

65%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$57k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,326
Undergrad Enrollment
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