Viterbo University

Viterbo University was established as a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university in 1890. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration established it as the St. Rose Normal School. It began as a sisters' college where nuns were prepared for teaching positions in elementary schools. Classes started in 1923. It was renamed St. Rose Junior College sometime during 1931-1932 and Viterbo College in 1937. The College got approved as a four-year, degree-awarding institution in 1939. It started admitting lay women from 1934 but lost its women's college status when men were allowed admission from 1970 on. It was officially declared a university in September 2000 and renamed Viterbo University.

At present, Viterbo University is sought out for its theatre and nursing undergraduate programs, as well as its master program in Education. It offers over 45 undergraduate majors, 25 minors, and a few graduate programs at its 21-acre campus.

Viterbo University Highlights

Where Viterbo University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
• High female/male ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Viterbo University was 3,088 in 2007 (2,278 full-time equivalent).

About 30% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 67% of the class.

Undergrads are 17% of enrolled students and graduate students are 83%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Viterbo University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Viterbo University provides on-campus housing for 561 of its 2,278 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Viterbo University Athletics

Viterbo University is in the Midwest Classic Conference for major sports.

Viterbo University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 24 male students received the aid (men were 38% of those receiving aid) and 40 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 63% of students receiving such aid) .

Viterbo University Admissions (2007)