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.
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 does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
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.
Viterbo University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Midwest Classic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 513 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, music teaching, educational administration, English teaching, art education, drama and dance teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 149 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Business And Management | 64 | business administration, business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, Spanish language, English language and literature, social services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Art Studies | 13 | visual and performing arts, arts management, art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | theology and religious vocations, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer services management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | dietitian |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music pedagogy, music |
| Design | 1 | graphic design, design and visual communication |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Hospitality | 0 | restaurant and food services management |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Viterbo University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 474 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 407 | 52 |
In 2005, Viterbo University had a total enrollment of 2,554 students (1,880 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 19% |
| Graduate | 81% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 75% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 76% |
| Minnesota | 17% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,098 | 939 | 86% | 296 | 32% |
| Men | 301 | 277 | 92% | 87 | 31% |
| Women | 797 | 662 | 83% | 209 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (608) 796-3010
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $62,473 | 5 | $56,182 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $48,825 | 24 | $50,962 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $42,119 | 27 | $42,950 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $40,740 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $48,698 | 61 | $46,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| Basketball | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 21 | 35 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Viterbo University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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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