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University of La Verne

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4 year • La Verne, CA

4 year • La Verne, CA
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Overview

University of La Verne is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,414 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 103 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of La Verne's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #170. Its tuition and fees are $48,300.


University of La Verne is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,414 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 103 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of La Verne's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #170. Its tuition and fees are $48,300.


At-a-Glance

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Tuition & Fees

$48,300

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,414

Acceptance Rate

75%

1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA, 91750

From the School

For more than 130 years, the University of La Verne has prepared students for a lifetime of personal and professional success. Our accredited and nationally-ranked university serves a diverse student body, from first-generation students to international students immersing themselves in Southern California culture. You’ll pursue your academic passions ethically and with purpose, supported by professors and advisors who make sure you have what you need to thrive inside and outside the classroom.


Inside the Classroom


Whether you already have a career in mind or are still figuring it out, we offer more than 60 areas of study for you to customize your education. Here, your professors know you by name, and small class sizes lead to a more engaging classroom experience. Our signature academic program, the La Verne Experience, helps you quickly acclimate to campus life while preparing you to be a force for positive change in the community. And the curriculum is infused with hands-on learning opportunities that will build your resume.


Outside the Classroom


The moment you arrive on campus, you will know that you have found a home. Because a high-quality education goes beyond academics, University of La Verne provides a rich variety of campus activities to help you build community while nurturing your ambition and interests to achieve more than you could imagine. Live on campus, make lifelong friends, take on an internship, study abroad, participate in one of our student clubs, or compete on one of our 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams.


Out and About in Southern California


Live and study at the edge of one of the most vibrant metropolises in the world. Our campus is in a tight-knit suburban community nestled in the picturesque foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, just 35 miles from Los Angeles. After class, you can set out to discover the endless options for recreation, culture, and professional development in Southern California – it’s all just a car, bus, or train ride away.


Explore what’s possible at University of La Verne.

For more than 130 years, the University of La Verne has prepared students for a lifetime of personal and professional success. Our accredited and nationally-ranked university serves a diverse student body, from first-generation students to international students immersing themselves in Southern California culture. You’ll pursue your academic passions ethically and with purpose, supported by professors and advisors who make sure you have what you need to thrive inside and outside the classroom.


Inside the Classroom


Whether you already have a career in mind or are still figuring it out, we offer more than 60 areas of study for you to customize your education. Here, your professors know you by name, and small class sizes lead to a more engaging classroom experience. Our signature academic program, the La Verne Experience, helps you quickly acclimate to campus life while preparing you to be a force for positive change in the community. And the curriculum is infused with hands-on learning opportunities that will build your resume.


Outside the Classroom


The moment you arrive on campus, you will know that you have found a home. Because a high-quality education goes beyond academics, University of La Verne provides a rich variety of campus activities to help you build community while nurturing your ambition and interests to achieve more than you could imagine. Live on campus, make lifelong friends, take on an internship, study abroad, participate in one of our student clubs, or compete on one of our 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams.


Out and About in Southern California


Live and study at the edge of one of the most vibrant metropolises in the world. Our campus is in a tight-knit suburban community nestled in the picturesque foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, just 35 miles from Los Angeles. After class, you can set out to discover the endless options for recreation, culture, and professional development in Southern California – it’s all just a car, bus, or train ride away.


Explore what’s possible at University of La Verne.

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Admissions

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Application Deadline

75%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

970-1303

ACT Range*

18-25

High School GPA*

3.5

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Cost

Tuition & Fees

$48,300

Room & Board

$15,450(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$39,817

$21,605

Annual Cost*

$21,605

Annual Cost*

Tuition & Fees

$48,300

Room & Board

$15,450(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$39,817

*Average cost after aid

Academics

53%

4-Year Graduation Rate

12:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

79%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

Popular Majors

MAJOR

% OF GRADUATES

ALUMNI STARTING SALARY

Education

20%

$24,161

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

17%

$52,804

Social Sciences

15%

$31,742

Psychology

14%

$23,665

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

9%

$24,697

Education
20% Percent of Graduates
$24,161 Alumni Starting Salary
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
17% Percent of Graduates
$52,804 Alumni Starting Salary
Social Sciences
15% Percent of Graduates
$31,742 Alumni Starting Salary
Psychology
14% Percent of Graduates
$23,665 Alumni Starting Salary
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
9% Percent of Graduates
$24,697 Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

Faculty Research Impact

Bibliometric Rank

317

Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.

Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals

51%

Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals

13%

Total Papers published between 2018-2022

338

Citations Per Publication

14:1

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Students

2,414

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

1,757

Total Enrollment

4,171

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

2,356

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male39%
Female61%

Ethnic Diversity

78%

Minority Enrollment

78%

Minority Enrollment

61%

Hispanic

17%

White

7%

Black

5%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

3%

International

2%

Unknown

1%

Pacific Islander

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Campus Life

Housing and Dorms

Types of campus housing available:

  • coed dorms
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students
  • theme housing
  • other housing options
  • Student Activities

    20+

    Sports Teams

    3

    Fraternities

    5

    Sororities

    After College

    Graduation Rate

    53%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    74%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $28,656

    $37,452

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $37,452

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    53%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    74%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $28,656

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