Viterbo Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Viterbo University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Viterbo University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Viterbo University (Viterbo)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Viterbo's acceptance rate is 72.43% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,734 students applied and 1,256 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Viterbo.

To apply to Viterbo, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Viterbo's acceptance rate is the 8th lowest among 37 Wisconsin colleges with competitive admission.
Viterbo's yield rate is 15.92%, which is moderately lower by 7.75 percentage points (approximately 32.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Viterbo at Wisconsin colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Viterbo's acceptance rate is 72.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.92%. 666 men and 1,067 women applied to Viterbo and 425 men and 830 women students were accepted.

Among them, 71 men and 129 women were enrolled in Viterbo. You can explore the Viterbo's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Viterbo
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,734	666	1,067	0	1
Admitted	1,256	425	830	0	1
Enrolled	200	71	129	0	0
Acceptance Rate	72.43%	63.81%	77.79%	-	100.00%
Yield	15.92%	16.71%	15.54%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Viterbo University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 3 students (2% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 94 students (47% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Viterbo.

The median ACT composite score is 24, with a 75th percentile score of 26 and a 25th percentile score of 22 at Viterbo. The median ACT Math score is 23 and the median ACT English score is 23.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Viterbo
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	-	-	-
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	-	-	-
SAT Math	-	-	-
ACT Composite	22	24	26
ACT Math	19	23	26
ACT English	20	23	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Viterbo. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Viterbo University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Viterbo Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Viterbo:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.viterbo.edu/admissions-and-aid
Online Application: https://www.viterbo.edu/apply-viterbo-university
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Viterbo?

Viterbo is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 72.43%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Viterbo?

Viterbo recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average ACT score required for admission to Viterbo is 24. A higher ACT score will strengthen your application.

Does Viterbo require essays or personal statements?

Viterbo recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Viterbo admission?

Viterbo recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Viterbo does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Viterbo requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Viterbo requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Viterbo?

The institutional SAT code for Viterbo is 1878.