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Transfer Cost and Aid

Because of our commitment to affordability, most families pay significantly less than the full-time tuition rate. In fact, 98% of full-time students receive some type of financial aid, which is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and in the forms of scholarships, tuition grants, and subsidized loans. This leads to an average out-of-pocket cost of $10,776 as compared to the 2023-2024 tuition and fee charges of $31,600 per year for full-time undergraduate students attending Viterbo University.

Average Financial Aid Package (2023-2024)*

Consider the example below for the average cost to the Viterbo full-time transfer living off campus.

Total direct cost - tuition and fees $31,600
Gift aid from federal, state, and/or university $13,657
Net Cost After Gift $17,943
Federal student loans $7,167
Work-study (not applied to tuition and fees) $3,520
Out-of-pocket cost $10,776


*This average is provided for illustration purposes only. Actual net tuition cost will vary depending upon multiple individual circumstances such as individual and family income, and scholarship eligibility.

General Tuition and Fees / Merit Award Information

Use the Transfer Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of your real cost to attend Viterbo. It's less than you might think.

Fall 2025 Scholarships Award from Your Application for Admissions

Academic Merit Scholarships
Merit scholarships exist for both incoming first-year students and transfer students enrolling full-time in traditional undergraduate programs. For more information, select the PDF above.

Departmental Scholarships
Available for majors in: applied mathematics and analytics, communication disorders and sciences, computer science, criminal and community justice, education, engineering, ethics, culture, and society, psychology, and social work
$2,000 - renewable for up to three additional years

  • Will be competitively awarded to full-time first-year and transfer students in any of the above majors.
  • Review of admitted students begins Nov. 1, 2023 and will continue through Jan. 15, 2024 so long as funds are available.

Other Selective Scholarships That May Be Available

Alumni Children's (Sr. Celestine) Scholarship
Scholarship amount: $1,000 minimum (one time)

Requires Separate Scholarship Application...Click HERE To Access

Each year, in the name of Celestine Cepress, FSPA, Viterbo awards one or more one time $1,000 minimum scholarship(s) to first-year or transfer students who are a legal child of a Viterbo University alumna/us. This award is granted through the Viterbo Alumni Association Board.

  • Must be a new, incoming first-year or transfer student.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Legal guardian must have attended Viterbo (45+ credits).

Coulee Region White Cane Club Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Varies (one time)

  • Student must enroll at Viterbo University as a full-time undergraduate student in any semester the scholarship is awarded.
  • Must be visually impaired, majoring in education of the visually impaired, or be a learning disabled student with visual perception problems.

J. Senty Families Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Varies (one time)

  • Student must enroll at Viterbo University as a full-time undergraduate student in any semester the scholarship is awarded.
  • First priority in awarding shall go to an employee, or a child of a full-time employee, of a company or business owned or controlled by James and/or John Senty.
  • Second priority shall go to a student who graduated from a high school in Trempealeau County (Wis.).

John and Anna Mann Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Varies (one time)

  • Student must enroll at Viterbo University as a full-time undergraduate student in any semester the scholarship is awarded.
  • First priority in awarding shall be made to a student(s) who, or whose parent or grandparent, is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gays Mills, Wis., or St. Philip's Catholic Church in Soldiers Grove, Wis.
  • Second priority shall go to a student who graduated from Kickapoo High School in Viola, Wis.

Paula Ripple Comin Spirituality Scholarship 
Scholarship Amount: Varies

This scholarship is intended to support religious studies/theology students. Preference may be given to upperclassmen, but new incoming students will also be considered.

  • Must be a current or incoming full-time traditional undergraduate student in good academic standing.
  • Must intend to major in religious studies/theology.

Professional Diversity Scholarship 
Scholarship Amount: $2,500 per year (renewable for three additional years)

The Professional Diversity Scholarship awards four renewable $2,500 scholarships to students from underrepresented racial identities with demonstrated financial need. 

  • Must be a new, incoming first-year or transfer student.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Must come from an underrepresented racial identity.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
  • Preference will be given to students majoring in nutrition sciences, nursing, education, or social work.

Sister Thea Bowman Minority Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $2,000

Sister Thea Bowman was born in Mississippi and later joined the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. A poet, preacher, master teacher, vocalist, evangelist, and African American catalyst, she celebrated the gifts of all people, and encouraged African Americans to proudly celebrate their own identity.

  • Must be a new, incoming first-year or transfer student enrolling in a full-time traditional undergraduate program.
  • Must be African American.
  • Must have financial need, after utilizing any institutional, federal, or state aid.
  • Preference for:
    • Students attending high school in Mississippi
    • Students participating in Chicago Scholars Foundation program
    • Students attending high school in Racine, Wis.

Scholarships With Their Own Application Processes and Deadlines

First-year and transfer students may be eligible.

Army ROTC
First-year Student Applicant Deadline: varies, typically early winter of senior year
Scholarship Amount: Up to full tuition (renewable for three additional years)
This scholarship is determined by eligibility criteria found at www.goarmy.com/rotc

Talent Scholarship for Theatre and Music Theatre
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000 per year (renewable for three additional years)
Audition Required. Visit www.viterbo.edu/theatreapply for more information.

  • Must be a new, incoming first-year or transfer student
  • Must intend to major in Theatre or Music Theatre

Talent Scholarship for Vocal Music and Piano
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000 per year (renewable for three additional years)
Audition Required. Visit www.viterbo.edu/musicapply for more information.

  • Must be a new, incoming first-year or transfer student
  • Must intend to major in a music program

Talent Scholarship for Athletics
Deadline: Varies by sport
Scholarship Amount: Amount varies
Athletic scholarships are awarded by the coaches. Contact your desired sport's coach directly for more details.

Visit www.viterboathletics.com for more information.

The Jack and Rosanne Glendenning Family Scholarship for the School of Business at the La Crosse Community Foundation (Transfer Students Only)
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2025
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (one time, can requalify for a second year)

  • Must be a full-time student who is admitted to the Western Technical College-to-Viterbo University business transfer program
  • Applications are processed through the Financial Aid Office and require no additional application submission

Western Technical College Transfer Student Scholarship (Transfer Students Only)
Deadline: August 1, 2025
Scholarship Amount: $2,000

  • Must be a new, incoming transfer student from Western Technical College with an AAS in one of the Western to Viterbo articulation programs
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Must plan to enroll full-time in the articulated traditional undergraduate program (Bachelor Completion programs excluded)