Viterbo University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,230

1.99% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,512

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.434%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

77.5%

1,282 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,520

74.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

64.5%

180 Graduates

About

Viterbo University is a higher education institution located in La Crosse County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Viterbo University were Registered Nursing (180 degrees awarded), Accounting (23 degrees), and Social Work (18 degrees).

In 2021, 1,088 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Viterbo University. 74.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (904 degrees), 14.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Viterbo University is $29,230, which is $6,046 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Viterbo University is $29,230, which is $6,046 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,512.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Viterbo University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,230

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Viterbo University was $29,230. The cost of tuition at Viterbo University is $6,046 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Viterbo University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,512

2021 Value

2.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Viterbo University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,512. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Viterbo University grew by 2.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of Viterbo University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,670

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Viterbo University was of $9,670 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.03% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Viterbo University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Viterbo University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.74% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Viterbo University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.434%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Viterbo University was 0.434%, which represents 3 out of the 692 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Viterbo University received 1,282 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.25% annual growth. Out of those 1,282 applicants, 993 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,520 students enrolled at Viterbo University in 2021. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Viterbo University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

993

Accepted Out of 1,282

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Viterbo University was 77.5% (993 admissions from 1,282 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.25%, while admissions declined by −5.43%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Viterbo University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Viterbo University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Viterbo University had a total enrollment of 2,520 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Viterbo University is 1,874 students and the part-time enrollment is 646. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Viterbo University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Viterbo University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.6% White, 7.5% Black or African American, 4.84% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 0.0794% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0794% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Viterbo University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.5%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.2%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Black or African American Female (3.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Viterbo University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,520 students. The full-time enrollment at Viterbo University is 1,874 and the part-time enrollment is 646. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Viterbo University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Viterbo University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Viterbo University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Viterbo University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,005 enrolled students
Black or African American
189 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Viterbo University is 79.6% White, 7.5% Black or African American, 4.84% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 0.0794% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0794% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 53 students (2.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 526 more women than men received degrees from Viterbo University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Viterbo University is white (904 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Viterbo University is Registered Nursing (180 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (23 degrees) and Social Work (18 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (506 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

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 (1,664,151 people), Registered nurses (1,380,883 people), Secondary school teachers (431,333 people), Education administrators (271,200 people), and Postsecondary teachers (189,963 people).

The most specialized majors at Viterbo University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (506 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), Health (278 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Viterbo University are EDUCATION. (506 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), Language & Linguistics (11 degrees), Health (278 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 (2,897,755 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,563,672 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (387,449 people), Outpatient care centers (261,841 people), and Offices of physicians (221,291 people).

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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
180 degrees awarded
Accounting
23 degrees awarded
Social Work
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Viterbo University was Registered Nursing with 180 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Viterbo University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

281

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

807

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 281 degrees were awarded to men at Viterbo University, which is 0.348 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (807).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Viterbo University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Viterbo University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.471 times less than the 104 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Viterbo University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.45 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Viterbo University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Viterbo University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
904 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Viterbo University is white (904 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

1.65% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
691 degrees awarded
White Male
213 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Viterbo University is white female (691 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (213 degrees).

Operations

Viterbo University has an endowment valued at nearly $68.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.4M (21.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Viterbo University had a total salary expenditure of 44.9M. Viterbo University employs 51 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 20 Professors. Most academics at Viterbo University are Female Assistant professor (31), 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 56 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Endowment

$68.5M

2021 Endowment

23.9%

growth from 2020

Viterbo University has an endowment valued at about $68.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Viterbo University grew 23.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Viterbo University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

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

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2021 Salaries

3.23%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Viterbo University paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($44.9M) and a 3.23% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6M

Instructional Salaries

101

Number of Employees

In 2021, Viterbo University paid a total of $6M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Viterbo University were Assistant professor with 51 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Professor with 20 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Viterbo University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees, Management with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Viterbo University was Female Assistant professor with 31 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.