Safety Score
1.30 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
La Crosse, WI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Viterbo University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,301-student campus.
- 1.30
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,729
- Rank of 3,050
- #27
- WI rank
- 2,301
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Viterbo University reports 1.30 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,729 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.30
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,729
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Viterbo University decreased from 15 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesViterbo University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in La Crosse, WI, enrolling approximately 2,301 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 27 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WI, it ranks #27 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,301 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Viterbo University is "Fondling" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WI averaging 1.47 incidents per 1,000 students, Viterbo University reports 12% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1729
See peer comparison
State Rank (WI)
#27
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where Viterbo University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 47% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Viterbo University percentile rank 43.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1729 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Viterbo University reports 12% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,250
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,250
- Avg Net Price
- $21,260
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 72%
- SAT Average
- 1190
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 22–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 67%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $56,804
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $55,660
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 80%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyViterbo University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 80% (10 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 27 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 118 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 116 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 4 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 68 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Viterbo University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
WI
Viterbo University
1.30 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Freed-Hardeman University
0.44 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · 2,302 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · 2,294 enrolled
Safety Score 0.44
National Park College
Hot Springs National Park, AR · 2,308 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA · 2,308 enrolled
Safety Score 6.50
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,310 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Viterbo University nationally (rank #1729), regardless of size or state.
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples, FL
National Rank #1728
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
National Rank #1730
Davis Technical College
Kaysville, UT
National Rank #1727
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #1731
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
National Rank #1726
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viterbo University safe?
Viterbo University has a safety score of 1.30 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,729 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Viterbo University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Viterbo University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WI.
Does Viterbo University have fire safety data?
Yes. Viterbo University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Viterbo University's Safety Profile
Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI enrolls 2,301 students and has a safety score of 1.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1729 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 15 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Viterbo University's 1.30 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Viterbo University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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