Founded in 1890, Viterbo University. is a Private college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,875 full time undergraduate students, and 824 full time graduate students.
The Viterbo University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 118 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Viterbo University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
62%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
820-1020
ACT Range
20-26
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 18 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
85% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 48% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Viterbo University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
56%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
56%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
78%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
44%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
22%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
22%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
56%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
56%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
78%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
26 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
39 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
42 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
43 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
42 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
43 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
43 Students rated academics 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
Viterbo University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Viterbo University?
12 Students rated Viterbo University
McKenna
05/25/2021
I believe that Viterbo University is a great learning environment for any student that is looking for a smaller school that doesn't have many crazy parties and has a friendly environment. Viterbo University has a very welcoming campus, and most students feel safe on campus at all times. The students at Viterbo University are very friendly and make you feel at home the second that you first step onto campus.
Marisa
07/01/2020
Small school but close knit. Classes are very small and professors are accessible. The school is very artistic and there is a lot of emphasis on music and theater. Not a big sports school, or much for partying. Overall quiet and safe. Perfect for those wanting a small but close knit college to attend who aren’t big fans of partying.
Anne
11/03/2019
Viterbo University is an amazing university with the resources and academics for academic success and future success in the workplace. The professors have an interest in the students' success in the classroom and genuinely care for how the students are doing. The housing on and off campus provides the students a safe experience on campus and is locked every day to make sure that the student are able to feel safe.
Christopher
07/12/2019
Viterbo is a great economy of students and professors. My very first day on campus was full of energetic students and professors that were there to assist you in whatever way they could it was almost scary. This was new to me. The schools' culture is diverse as well. While nursing, business, and art majors sum up the school there isn't a decline in out of class comingling. The majority of campus is engaged in a school sport myself included. and there are various other clubs and activities to join or engage in.
Nkiruka Immaculata
05/26/2019
A good school. I love Viterbo University. Viterbo University staff are dedicated to making learning a reality for every student. The professors are always available to help student at anytime. They do this providing office time and constantly evaluating how we understand learning materials.
Kristen
02/11/2019
Viterbo University is a great place to go to college! I look forward to going there everyday where I can learn from my interesting classes. I have built a great relationship with my professors and some of my classmates. There are also so many ways that you can get help if you need it. The professors are always willing to help you as well as the Academic Resource Center.
Nathan
02/13/2018
Looking at Viterbo as a whole I am extremely excited to attend there for my 2018 fall semester. I have visited numerous times for several different reasons and every time I have left impressed. This is the kind of school I can easily see myself pursuing my master's degree in accounting through. Especially with the 4+1 program that they offer through the business department.
Calvin
12/15/2017
The campus is beautiful, there is not much of a walk from class to the dorms. Everyone on my floor is really close and we all enjoy each others company. Everyone says hi to one another as you are walking on the sidewalks. Most people are friendly.
Delaney
12/05/2017
I very much enjoy being a student at Viterbo University. From the multiple thriving Fine Arts programs, to the fabulous science programs, Viterbo has got it all. What I really enjoy is that the five core Viterbo values are being lived out everyday (service, hospitality, integrity, contemplation, and stewardship). A visitor on campus will release how nice everyone is, and how it is a very warm and welcoming environment, no matter the path that you choose to pursue. Being a part of athletics, I am very familiar with all the facilities that Viterbo has, and being a smaller school, they are very nice. The professors truly want you to succeed. They give you all the means to achieve success, you just have to go and do it. Email responses are very prompt, and they are very welcoming to be on the phone or come back to school to explain something. Overall, I have really enjoyed my first semester so far at Viterbo, and I can't wait to see what the future may hold.
Jaz
02/07/2017
Lauren
01/23/2017
I call it my second home; warm inviting atmosphere of a very small town. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Because of a small campus you get to know everyone, and everyone looks out and cares for everyone.
Marissa
01/02/2017
As a transfer student, I came to Viterbo University hoping for more than I was offered by my previous university. As a place of higher learning, I wanted Viterbo to give me the opportunities and the support I needed in order to achieve the level of education for which I am looking. As a place a place of residence for the larger portion of my next three years, I wanted Viterbo to grant me safety and promote health. By the second week, I was blown away by just how much I was receiving from Viterbo. For anyone who is serious about education and becoming the best citizen they can be, look no further than Viterbo University.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Viterbo University is 62%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and to have gotten a second job. It is so expenzive going to school. I would also tell myself to not worry so much. It is a big change but to take it day by day. I would also tell myself to spend much more time with family. They are way more important than most of the things I did.
Viterbo is a well diverse school. There are many majors that can fit many different personalities. Viterbo is a great school to stay focussed on school work. Majority of students are very busy and involved with their majors.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Viterbo University is Great. The profressors are very supportive and you become a family. I will never forget it. But, I have transferred due to family reasons.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my school is that I can't even apply for a parking permit until my sophomore year. I live far away from the school and it would be nice to have a reliable source of transportation back home when needed.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I always tell them how I love the small class sizes. The walks to class are super short also. The food here is good too. They have different themed nights which is always fun. There seems to be a lot of activities that are free too.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The difference in our college is that we are a private Catholic college. The classes here are smaller than at most public colleges so I feel we receive a better quality education. The price of the college is on the higher end, but no one can put a price on their future. Many of the professors want you to feel very comfortable and will communicate with you as often and frequently as possible to get to know you better, especially those professors with whom one works with because of his/her particular major.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Viterbo University receive some sort of financial aid.
35% were awarded federal grants.76%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
