Viterbo University Acceptance Rate
La Crosse, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,399
- Admitted
- 1,025
- Yield
- 24.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Viterbo University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 73.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,643 to 1,399 (-15%) over that period.
Its 73.3% rate makes Viterbo University more selective than about 56% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.8% for women vs 63.2% for men, a 15.6-point gap). Viterbo University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,643 | 1,136 | 69.1% | 322 |
| 2015–16 | 1,430 | 946 | 66.2% | 281 |
| 2016–17 | 1,770 | 1,107 | 62.5% | 312 |
| 2017–18 | 1,746 | 1,073 | 61.5% | 288 |
| 2018–19 | 1,372 | 1,040 | 75.8% | 294 |
| 2019–20 | 1,272 | 974 | 76.6% | 283 |
| 2020–21 | 1,325 | 1,050 | 79.2% | 301 |
| 2021–22 | 1,282 | 993 | 77.5% | 261 |
| 2022–23 | 1,401 | 1,014 | 72.4% | 235 |
| 2023–24 | 1,399 | 1,025 | 73.3% | 252 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 902 | 711 | 78.8% |
| Men | 497 | 314 | 63.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–670 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 520–710 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 35% |
How Viterbo University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Viterbo University's acceptance rate?
Viterbo University's acceptance rate is 73.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,025 admitted of 1,399 applicants).
Is Viterbo University test optional?
Viterbo University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Viterbo University?
Viterbo University received 1,399 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,025.
What SAT score do you need for Viterbo University?
Admitted students at Viterbo University typically scored 520–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–710 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Viterbo University getting harder to get into?
Viterbo University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 73.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.viterbo.edu/.