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Viterbo University, Wisconsin

Overview of Viterbo University

Viterbo University can be found in La Crosse, Wisconsin (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Viterbo University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from Viterbo University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.

Viterbo University Selectivity

Viterbo University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 2,554 students were enrolled in Viterbo University. The school has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at Viterbo University, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are female.

Student Life

Viterbo University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Midwest Classic Conference competitions.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Viterbo University

Viterbo University
900 Viterbo Drive
La Crosse, WI 54601-8804
General Phone: (608) 796-3000
Admissions Phone: (608) 796-3010
Financial Aid Phone: (608) 796-3900
http://www.viterbo.edu

Viterbo University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Viterbo University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching513teacher education, elementary school teaching, music teaching, educational administration, English teaching, art education, drama and dance teaching, Spanish teaching, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine149registered nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration
Business And Management64business administration, business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, human resources
Liberal Arts60interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, Spanish language, English language and literature, social services
Therapy And Counseling14psychology
Science14biology, chemistry, biochemistry
Art Studies13visual and performing arts, arts management, art studies
Religion And Philosophy12theology and religious vocations, religion
Family And Social Work10social work
Computer Science And Engineering8computer and info science, computer services management
Drama And Performing Arts8drama
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6dietitian
Security And Law Enforcement4criminal justice and safety
Music4music performance, music pedagogy, music
Design1graphic design, design and visual communication
Mathematics1mathematics
Hospitality0restaurant and food services management
Medical Adminstration0health care administration
Fine Arts0fine arts

Number of programs and degrees for Viterbo University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree47410
Bachelor's degree40752

Student Body

In 2005, Viterbo University had a total enrollment of 2,554 students (1,880 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men29%
Women71%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate19%
Graduate81%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White24%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races75%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1919%
20-2118%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4913%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin76%
Minnesota17%
Foreign countries2%
Nevada1%
State unknown1%
Iowa1%
Illinois1%
Indiana1%

Viterbo University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %
Part-Time100 %

Viterbo University Room and Board (2005)

Viterbo University offers campus housing for 561 of its 1,880 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of La Crosse, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Viterbo University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,09893986%29632%
Men30127792%8731%
Women79766283%20932%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1823
ACT Composite1924

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT93%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (608) 796-3010

Viterbo University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 16,660
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,660
Room and board$ 5,430
Room charge$ 2,340
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,090
Books and supplies$ 650
Other expenses$ 2,500

Financial Aid:
Viterbo University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 391100)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (608) 796-3900

Viterbo University Faculty

Viterbo University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2330
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1726
Non-tenured and not on tenure track55

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year9$62,4735$56,182
Associate professoracademic year18$48,82524$50,962
Assistant professoracademic year16$42,11927$42,950
Instructoracademic year2*3$40,740
Lectureracademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year45$48,69861$46,537

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Viterbo University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballMidwest Classic Conference
BaseballMidwest Classic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total383270
Basketball81119
Baseball16016
All Other Sports142135

Viterbo University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Viterbo University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Viterbo University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Viterbo University % of degrees in education and teaching
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 4%Viterbo University Female % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Viterbo University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Viterbo University % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Viterbo University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Viterbo University % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Viterbo University Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Viterbo University Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships

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