Viterbo University is a private, Franciscan Catholic university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Founded in 1890, it operates as a nonprofit institution affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Private universities like Viterbo rely on tuition, donations, and endowments rather than state funding, offering smaller class sizes and faith-based education.
The university provides undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing liberal arts, professional studies, and community service. Unlike public universities, which receive government subsidies, Viterbo sets its own tuition rates and admission policies while maintaining a focus on its religious mission and values.
