Viterbo University

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1890

Type of school:

university, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate, graduate school

Religious affiliation:

yes, Franciscan Catholic

Campus enrollment:

3,088 students

Coeducational information:

coeducational institution, became coeducational in 1970

Location description:

in or near a small/medium city (pop. 75,000-300,000)

Application fee:

$25

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Viterbo University
900 Viterbo Drive
La Crosse, WI 54601

Mailing address:

Viterbo University
900 Viterbo Drive
La Crosse, WI 54601

Main telephone numbers:

608 796-3010
800-VITERBO (toll free)
608 796-3050 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.viterbo.edu

Athletics homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
athletics.aspx

Undergraduate studies homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
majors.aspx

Graduate studies homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
adm3.aspx?id=33058

International student information homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
adm3.aspx?id=33062

Financial aid homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
finaid.aspx?id=806

Campus map:

www.viterbo.edu/maps.aspx

Campus Web Cam:

www.viterbo.edu/
vuwebcam.aspx

Viterbo Student Videos:

www.viterbo.edu/what.aspx

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1878

ACT number:

4662

FAFSA number:

003911

FICE number:

3911

CSS/PROFILE number:

2983

CAMPUS SUMMARY

Viterbo University is one of the finest Catholic Liberal Arts universities and one of the most affordable independent universities in the upper Midwest. Founded over a century ago by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Viterbo welcomes students from all income levels who wish to participate in a quality independent education.

Located in "God's Country," La Crosse is situated between the Mississippi river and scenic river bluffs. La Crosse offers remarkable scenery, excellent shopping, dining and nightlife, and Midwestern friendliness and hospitality

UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Viterbo enjoys a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, assuring the personal attention from professors you deserve. One thing you won't find at Viterbo, teaching assistants standing in for faculty instructors.

The admissions information below is valid for the 2007-08 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Roland Nelson,
Vice President of Enrollment

Contacting the office:

608 796-3010
800 VITERBO (toll free)
608 796-3020 (fax)
admission@viterbo.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

Priority filing date for fall:

August 1

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

Application fee:

$25

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

yes

Admissions requirements:

Minimum composite ACT score of 20, rank in top half of secondary school class, and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

recommended

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I considered if submitted, ACT required, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted

School's test preference:

ACT

Aside from admissions, test scores are used for:

counseling, placement

Dates test scores should be received:

August 1 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

English:	3 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 recommended
Lab:	2 recommended
Math:	2 required, 2 recommended
Science:	2 required, 2 recommended
Social studies:	2 required, 2 recommended
Academic electives:	5 required, 5 recommended
Total:	16 required, 19 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Portfolio required of art program applicants.
Audition required of music program applicants.
Audition required of dance program applicants.
Audition required of theatre program applicants.
RN required for Returning Nursing Program (RN to BSN)

Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible:

conditional admission

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report important
class rank important
recommendations important
standardized test scores very important
essay considered

Nonacademic criteria:

interview important
extracurricular activities considered
particular talent/ability important
character/personal qualities very important
alumni/ae relationship considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work considered
work experience not considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.3

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

97%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 11%
Top quarter: 36%
Top half: 71%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

90%

Average ACT:

23 composite

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

92%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

two weeks after submission is complete

Acceptance of admission:

no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

1,150

Number of applicants offered admission:

1,015 (88%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

362 (36%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

62%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

21%

Tuition deposit amount:

$100, refundable June 1

Room deposit amount:

$100, refundable June 1

Admission may be deferred:

yes

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in late August and mid January.

Calendar system:

semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in August.

Number and length of summer sessions:

Two summer sessions, one of three weeks and one of six weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

Nursing, Elementary Education, Sciences

Majors with the lowest enrollment:

Math, Religious Studies, Digital Media

Average freshman GPA:

2.91 on a 4.0 scale

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

68%

Student:Faculty ratio:

13:1

Total faculty:

86 men, 125 women, 211 total

Full-time faculty:

47 men, 59 women, 106 total

Part-time faculty:

39 men, 66 women, 105 total

Graduation rate:

50% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

yes

Minor requirements:

not required for graduation

Physical education is required:

There are religious requirements for graduation:

yes

Minimum GPA required to graduate:

2.5

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Undergraduate studies homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
majors.aspx

Graduate studies homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
adm3.aspx?id=33058

Special programs offered:

student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning, evening courses, adult education programs, online courses

Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:

Minors offered in accounting, art, biology, chemistry, computer information systems, dance, digital media, early childhood education, English, environmental studies, history, latin studies, legal studies, management, marketing, mathematics, music, nutrition, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, science, servant leadership, sociology, Spanish, women's studies, and writing.

Preprofessional programs offered:

pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, Pre-engineering, Pre-chiropractic, pre-podiatry, pre-physical therapy, pre-physican assistant

Education certifications are offered:

yes

Education certifications:

early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, vo-tech

Combined 3-1 programs available:

R.N.-to-B.S.Nurs. program.

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

yes

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

yes

Domestic off-campus semester-away programs:

Washington Semester (American University), Sea Semester, UN Semester, American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.)

Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered:

Exchange possible.

Study abroad opportunities:

Member of Consortium for Belize Education Cooperation. Study abroad possible in various countries through NAFSA.

Other special or unique academic programs:

We have an agreement with Western Wisconsin Technical College to offer Associate Arts and Associate Science degrees. Linkage agreements with schools in Japan, China, Columbia and Belize.

Army ROTC:

offered off-campus University of Wisconsin--La Crosse

Navy ROTC:

not offered

Air Force ROTC:

not offered

LIST OF MAJORS

Associate's Degrees

Arts
Science

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting
Applied Music
Architectural/Engineering Technology
Art
Art Administration
Biochemistry
Biology
Biopsychology
Broad Field Social Studies
Business Education
Chemistry
Community/Medical Dietetics/Nutrition
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice
Dietetics
Digital Media
Elementary Education
English
English Education
Graphic Design
Health Care Administration
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources Development
Integrated Studies
Liberal Studies
Management
Management Computer Information Systems
Management Information Technology
Management/Information Systems Technology
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Ministry
Music Education
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance
Music Theatre
Nursing
Organizational Management
Paralegal
Psychology
Religion/Philosophy
Religious Studies
Renewable Resources
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Studio Art
Technical Education
Technology Education
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Theatre Education

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
credit for CLEP general
credit for CLEP subject
neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
credit for DANTES
credit for school's own challenge exams
credit for relevant military experience
credit for relevant life experience
credit for international baccalaureate

Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options:

scores of 4 or higher required in chemistry.

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2006 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Terry Norman,
Director of Financial Aid

Contacting the office:

608 796-3900
800 VITERBO (toll free)
608 796-3050 (fax)
twnorman@viterbo.edu

FAFSA number:

003911

CSS/PROFILE number:

2983

Financial aid homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
finaid.aspx?id=806

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$19,490

Comprehensive tuition/room/board fees:

$6,380

Tuition notes:

comprehensive tuition/room/board fees, in-state tuition based on $560 per credit hour for 36 hrs/yr

Book fees:

$600

Miscellaneous expenses:

$2,000

Other expenses:

transportation and other expenses

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	March 15	yes	N/A
Institution's own financial aid form	N/A	no	N/A

Date award notification begins:

March 1

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


92%	for first-year students
92%	for full-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

Percent of students who received aid that participated in Federal Work Study:

26%

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans

Parent loans packaged to meet need:

yes

Types of payment plans:

Tuition Management Systems
School's payment policies

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
academic merit scholarships/grants
creative arts/performance
special achievements/activities
athletic scholarships
ROTC scholarships

First-year scholarship/grant award range:

$3,500 - $8,500

Undergraduate scholarship/grant award range:

$3,500 - $8,500

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

583 men, 1,486 women, 2,069 total

Full-time undergraduates:

456 men, 1,052 women, 1,508 total

Part-time undergraduates:

127 men, 384 women, 511 total

Total graduate students:

191 men, 878 women, 1,069 total

Full-time graduate students:

70 men, 191 women, 261 total

Part-time graduate students:

121 men, 687 women, 808 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

24%

Undergraduate breakdown:


1.1%	Black (non-Hispanic)
1.0%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.4%	Asian or Pacific Islander
0.9%	Hispanic
92.7%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.2%	total international (nonresident aliens)
1.7%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

68 acres

City or town school is located in:

La Crosse, WI

Population of city/town:

50,800

Nearest major city:

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesot

Distance of nearest major city:

150 miles

Population of nearest major city:

670,000

Online campus map:

www.viterbo.edu/maps.aspx

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (63%)
single-student apartments (32%)
other housing including university owned theme houses (5%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

56%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

17%

Percent of students who live off campus:

83%

Students required to live on campus:

All unmarried freshmen must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

20%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Tobacco prohibited in campus buildings. Residence hall, alcohol/drug, computer use, student athlete, and student conduct policies.

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

308

Other computer facilities/services:

Campus Help Desk available to students.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Center for ethics, science and technology.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills, Tutoring.

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Community service coordinator.

Counseling services:

older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, dining etiquette training.

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services, texts on tape.

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine

School newspaper(s):

Lumen (bi-weekly)

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Campus Ministry, Franciscan Friends, Mission Effectiveness Committee, Social Justice Committee

Minority student organizations:

Global Rhythms

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

dance team, team managers, Students in Free Enterprise, biology, chemistry, education, French, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and women's studies groups,Asian cultural club, exchange club, Collegians for Life, Hawks Club, student activity board, Sigma Pi Delta, resident student board, student dietetics association, student nurse association, tribeta biological society, rugby, pep band,

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Barry Fried,
Director of Athletics

Athletic department's mailing address:

900 Viterbo Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601

Athletics homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
athletics.aspx

School colors:

Cardinal/Silver

School mascot:

V-Hawks

Athletic conference memberships:

Midwest Classic Conference (NAIA)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NAIA
Men's basketball	yes	NAIA Division II
Men's cross-country	yes	NAIA
Men's golf	yes	NAIA
Men's soccer	yes	NAIA
Women's basketball	yes	NAIA Division II
Women's cross-country	yes	NAIA
Women's golf	yes	NAIA
Women's soccer	yes	NAIA
Women's softball	yes	NAIA
Women's volleyball	yes	NAIA

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

10%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

20%

Athletic facilities:

Brand new Mathy center with indoor track, new fitness center, 3 indoor courts. Varsity Athletic center, workout room, racquetball courts, full size competition court.

Intramural/Recreational sports:

soccer, bowling, basketball, volleyball, aerobics, strenght training

Club sports for men:

Rugby,

Club sports for women:

cheer, dance

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

La Crosse, WI (6 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Madison, WI (150 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

La Crosse, WI (3 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

La Crosse, WI (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

16%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

yes

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

15% within one year of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Viterbo University, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Winona State University, Univesity of Minnesota, St. Mary's University, Winona; University of Wisconsin, Madison; Dr. Scholls College of Podiatry; University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

71% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Mayo Medical Center; Gunderson Lutheran Hospital; Franciscan Skemp Healthcare; Trane Company; various public school districts; CenturyTel, La Crosse Country, Vernon Memorial Hospital, US Military

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Sister Thea Bowman, FSPA: teacher, scholar, known for promoting the richness of black culture and spirituality
Dolores Balderamus:Minister of Human Development, Women & Civil Society for Government of Belize
Damien Miller: currently catcher of Milwaukee Brewers, winning World Series catcher for Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001
Linda Balgord Fenton: Broadway actress, performed in "Cats," currently in "La Cage aux Folles"
Connie Delaney: Dean of Univesity of Minnesota School of Nursing

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2005 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Number of transfer applications received:

329

Number of transfer applicants offered admission:

217 (66%)

Number of transfer applicants offered admission who enrolled:

116 (53%)

Percent of all new students who were transfers:

25%

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, spring, summer

Minimum number of credits applicant needs to apply as a transfer student:

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript required of all
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement recommended of some
interview recommended of some
standardized test scores recommended of all
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) required of all

Minimum high school GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Closing date for transfer applicants:

August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

C-

Maximum number of credits that may be transferred:

98 credits from a two-year institution, 98 credits from a four-year institution

Minimum number of credits that must be earned at school:

50 to receive an associate's degree, 30 to receive a bachelor's degree

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:

Beth Moore,
Director of Global Education

Contacting the office:

608 796-3172

International student information homepage:

www.viterbo.edu/
adm3.aspx?id=33062

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

Number of foreign countries represented:

Most represented countries:

Belize, Japan, Ghana, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Russia

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:

A separate international application form is required:

yes

Application closing dates:

April 1 for fall, August 1 for spring

Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:

Test requirements:

TOEFL required of some, Michigan considered if submitted, TOEFL or Michigan considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT not used, SAT II not used

Test preference:

none

Minimum TOEFL score:

550 paper, 213 computer

Special services offered for international applicants:

special counselors/advisors, international student housing, international student center, special orientation, ESL at local state university, writing lab

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY

Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:

yes

REQUIRED FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
Institution's own aid form	N/A	yes	N/A
Foreign Student's Certification of Finances	N/A	yes	N/A

LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE

Learning disabled program contact:

Wayne Wojciechowski,
Assistant Academic Vice President/ADA Coordinator

Contacting the office:

608 796-3085

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

support services but no program

Total number of students in LD program:

Services available to LD students:

remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, separate rooms, braille machine, signing

LD students are tutored:

individually and in small groups

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

yes

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

yes

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

Number of accepted applicants who enrolled:

Requirements that may be waived for LD students:

High School class rank, ACT sub-scores, high school GPA

An essay is required:

Untimed tests are accepted:

yes

GED is accepted:

yes

CAMPUS MOVIES
Introduction RealVideo (28.8 Kbps) QuickTime (5.7 Mb)	What Do You Want Out of College? RealVideo (28.8 Kbps) QuickTime (5.9 Mb)
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