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La Crosse Colleges

La Crosse Colleges and Schools

Colleges in La Crosse

There are at least 4 colleges in La Crosse, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 17,691 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 14,233 full-time students, and a reported 3,531 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Western Technical College and Viterbo University.

We also provide an extensive list of Wisconsin Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in La Crosse.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in La Crosse.

La Crosse Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Scientific College of Beauty and Barbering
326 Pearl St
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 45 students, 45 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Western Technical College
304 6th. St. North
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, accounting, criminal justice and police, farm management, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,564 students, 2,808 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 99 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
1725 State St
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601-9959

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher education, exercise science, biology, psychology, business management, marketing, elementary school teaching, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 9,994 students, 9,102 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,871 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Viterbo University
900 Viterbo Drive
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601-8804

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher education, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, business administration, business management, interdisciplinary studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,088 students, 2,278 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 561 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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