Viterbo University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition
$30,400
4% growth from 2021
2022 Average Net Price
$23,257
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2022 Acceptance Rate
72.4%
1,401 Applicants
2022 Enrolled Students
2,456
71.5% Full-Time
2022 Graduation Rate
60.8%
189 Graduates

About

Viterbo University is a higher education institution located in La Crosse County, WI. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Viterbo University were Registered Nursing (185 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (46 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (18 degrees).

In 2022, 951 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Viterbo University. 73.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (774 degrees), 13.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Viterbo University is $30,400, which is $6,404 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Viterbo University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 703 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Viterbo University is $30,400, which is $6,404 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,257.

In 2022, 83% of undergraduate students attending Viterbo University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,400
2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Viterbo University was $30,400. The cost of tuition at Viterbo University is $6,404 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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Average Net Price

$23,257
2022 Value
13.4%
1 Year Growth

In 2022 Viterbo University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,257. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Viterbo University grew by 13.4%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,865
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Viterbo University was of $9,865 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.02% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Viterbo University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Viterbo University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 703 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Viterbo University received 1,401 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 9.28% annual growth. Out of those 1,401 applicants, 1,014 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,456 students enrolled at Viterbo University in 2022. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Viterbo University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2022
1,014
Accepted Out of 1,401

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Viterbo University was 72.4% (1,014 admissions from 1,401 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 77.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 9.28%, while admissions grew by 2.11%.

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SAT Scores

5%
Submission Percentage (2022)
12
Scores Submitted (2022)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Viterbo University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Viterbo University had a total enrollment of 2,456 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Viterbo University is 1,755 students and the part-time enrollment is 701. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at Viterbo University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Viterbo University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.7% White, 5.13% Hispanic or Latino, 4.56% Black or African American, 2.12% Two or More Races, 1.51% Asian, 0.204% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0407% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Viterbo University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.8%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.7%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Black or African American Female (3.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Viterbo University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,456 students. The full-time enrollment at Viterbo University is 1,755 and the part-time enrollment is 701. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at Viterbo University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

76%
2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Viterbo University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Viterbo University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. White
    2,032 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    126 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    112 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Viterbo University is 82.7% White, 5.13% Hispanic or Latino, 4.56% Black or African American, 2.12% Two or More Races, 1.51% Asian, 0.204% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0407% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2022, 445 more women than men received degrees from Viterbo University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Viterbo University is white (774 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Viterbo University is Registered Nursing (185 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (46 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (18 degrees).

In 2022,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Viterbo University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (399 degrees awarded), Theology (16 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Viterbo University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,749,263 people), Registered nurses (1,520,355 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,299 people), Other managers (805,235 people), and Secondary school teachers (535,937 people).

The most specialized majors at Viterbo University in 2022 are Education (399 degrees awarded), Theology (16 degrees), Language & Linguistics (10 degrees), Health (285 degrees), and Business (139 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Viterbo University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Viterbo University are Education (399 degrees awarded), Theology (16 degrees), Language & Linguistics (10 degrees), Health (285 degrees), and Business (139 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Viterbo University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,329,659 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,884,039 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (673,460 people), Computer Systems Design (560,870 people), and Banking & related activities (511,701 people).

The most specialized majors at Viterbo University are Education (399 degrees awarded), Theology (16 degrees), Language & Linguistics (10 degrees), Health (285 degrees), and Business (139 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Viterbo University.
Most Common (2022)
  1. 185 degrees awarded
  2. 46 degrees awarded
  3. 18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Viterbo University was Registered Nursing with 185 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

253
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2022
698
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2022

In 2022, 253 degrees were awarded to men at Viterbo University, which is 0.362 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (698).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Viterbo University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.873 times less than the 63 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Viterbo University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.81 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

52%
100% Completion Time
65%
150% Completion Time

In 2022, 52% of students graduating from Viterbo University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Viterbo University is Male and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.529% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. White
    774 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    59 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Viterbo University is white (774 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

2.52% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)
  1. White Female
    573 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    201 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Viterbo University is white female (573 degrees awarded). There were 2.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (201 degrees).

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Operations

Viterbo University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −7.4M (−12.2%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Viterbo University had a total salary expenditure of 48M. Viterbo University employs 53 Assistant professors, 23 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at Viterbo University are Female Assistant professor (33), Male Assistant professor (20), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Viterbo University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, Management, with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Endowment

$60.8M
2022 Endowment
11.2%
decline from 2021

Viterbo University has an endowment valued at about $60.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Viterbo University declined 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.2M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$19.5M
2022 Salaries
1.52%
growth from 2021

In 2022, Viterbo University paid a median of $19.5M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($48M) and a 1.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.23% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.55% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$6.06M
Instructional Salaries
100
Number of Employees

In 2022, Viterbo University paid a total of $6.06M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
53 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
55 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Viterbo University were Assistant professor with 53 employees, Associate professor with 23 employees, and Professor with 21 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Viterbo University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, Management with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Male Assistant professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Viterbo University was Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Male Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Viterbo University.

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