More selective than 77% of Wisconsin colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $45,558. College Scorecard.
Higher than 79% of Wisconsin colleges we cover and 76% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 62% of Wisconsin colleges we cover and 58% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Viterbo University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,399 applicants, Viterbo University admitted 1,025 and 252 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Viterbo University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Viterbo University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Viterbo University took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Wisconsin. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,657 | $58,315 | 3.2 years |
| $30–48k | $16,927 | $72,278 | 4.0 years |
| $48–75k | $16,463 | $70,297 | 3.9 years |
| $75–110k | $20,847 | $89,017 | 4.9 years |
| $110k+ | $26,365 | $112,579 | 6.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (50% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($55,660) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,096 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Viterbo University majors, earnings & careers
Viterbo University offers 43 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Viterbo University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,735 | $29,013 |
| Business Administration | $70,009 | $30,975 |
| Health Administration | $68,568 | $31,000 |
| Dietetics | $63,328 | — |
| Accounting | $60,949 | — |
| Social Work | $57,159 | $31,000 |
| Psychology | $52,596 | — |
| Theatre | $31,051 | $26,906 |
Quick list of all 43 majors
- Accounting$60,949
- Applied Mathematics—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Biopsychology—
- Business Administration$70,009
- Chemistry—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice—
- Dietetics$63,328
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Engineering—
- English—
- Finance—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration$68,568
- History—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Information Systems—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Neuroscience—
- Nursing$77,735
- Nutrition Science—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Psychology$52,596
- Religious Studies—
- Social Work$57,159
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre$31,051
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in La Crosse
Overall prices in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,343. Housing costs 31% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 37 inches of rain a year, 54 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, La Crosse County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
La Crosse County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Viterbo University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Wisconsin by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viterbo University | 72% | $21,260 | 68% | $55,660 | This school |
| Maranatha Baptist University | 72% | $26,005 | 64% | $45,593 | |
| Edgewood College | 76% | $26,113 | 60% | $59,728 | |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | 78% | $23,245 | 64% | $54,664 | |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | 78% | $36,201 | 68% | $56,075 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Viterbo University would cost you $4,745 less per year than Maranatha Baptist University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Viterbo University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$12,700).
- Viterbo University gives aided families $13,211 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wisconsin resident | Viterbo University | Maranatha Baptist University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,250 | $21,550 | +$12,700 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $2,544 | −$1,544 |
| Housing & meals | $10,680 | $8,800 | +$1,880 |
| Personal & travel | $2,500 | $6,062 | −$3,562 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,872 | −$1,864 | −$1,008 |
| Sticker price | $45,558 | $37,092 | +$8,466 |
| Average grants | −$24,298 | −$11,087 | −$13,211 |
| You pay | $21,260 | $26,005 | −$4,745 |
“+” means Viterbo University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Viterbo University
What is the Viterbo University acceptance rate?
Viterbo University accepts 72% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,025 of 1,399 applicants were admitted.
How much does Viterbo University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $45,558 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,260 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $13,657 and families earning $110k+ pay $26,365.
How much do Viterbo University graduates earn?
Former Viterbo University students earn a median $55,660 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Viterbo University graduation rate?
68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% return for their second year.
How long does a Viterbo University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Viterbo University costs about $70,297 after grants ($16,463 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $55,660 ten years after starting, $18,096 more than high school graduates in Wisconsin ($37,564), so the cost is repaid in 3.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Viterbo University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/viterbo-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).