# Viterbo University

Private nonprofit college in La Crosse, WI. IPEDS ID 240107.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/viterbo-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/viterbo-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 72% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,260 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 68%; beats 79% of WI colleges and 76% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,660; beats 62% of WI colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,657 |
| 30-48k | $16,927 |
| 48-75k | $16,463 |
| 75-110k | $20,847 |
| 110k+ | $26,365 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.27 years on average (50% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,660 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $45,558
- Tuition and fees: $34,250
- Housing and meals: $10,680; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 22–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,399 applicants, 1,025 admitted, 252 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 72%, ACT 22–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 73%, ACT 22–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (43 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,463 | $77,735 | $29,013 |
| Business Administration | $53,852 | $70,009 | $30,975 |
| Health Administration | $46,945 | $68,568 | $31,000 |
| Dietetics | not reported | $63,328 | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | $60,949 | not reported |
| Social Work | $46,384 | $57,159 | $31,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $52,596 | not reported |
| Theatre | $19,930 | $31,051 | $26,906 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,961 | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biopsychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $98,370 (La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN), $95,530 (WI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $82,890 (La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN), $98,780 (WI), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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