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University of La Verne

Private nonprofit 4-year · La Verne, California · 3,050 undergradsTest-optional

Campus of University of La Verne
Photo: Phu "Son" Nguyen from CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission7 in 10 get in71% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$20,523a year · sticker $62,637
Graduation rate
61%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$74,115median per year · debt $23,250
Report card how grades work
B+Overall value
B-Cost
CPrice for low incomes
B+Graduation
AEarnings

University of La Verne is a private nonprofit 4-year college in La Verne, California with 3,050 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, costs an average of $20,523 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

University of La Verne acceptance rate and admissions

University of La Verne admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
986 to 1236
4001600
ACT composite
18 to 25
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 498 to 663, math 488 to 573). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

University of La Verne application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of La Verne’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

University of La Verne tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$49,550
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$16,230
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$62,637
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$20,523

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,523 a year after grants and scholarships, $42,114 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$20,429
$30,001 to $48,000$18,247
$48,001 to $75,000$62,637
$75,001 to $110,000Not reported
Over $110,000Not reported

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of La Verne's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

University of La Verne graduation rate, earnings and debt

61%
finished within 6 years
65%
came back for year two
56%
get a Pell Grant
  • 61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $74,115 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $23,250 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

University of La Verne$74,115
California median, private nonprofit 4-year$73,040
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

University of La Verne$23,250
California median$21,554
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 31% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

University of La Verne majors and what graduates earn

University of La Verne awarded bachelor's degrees in 42 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($90,694).

Computer and information sciences$90,694
Accounting$77,520
Business administration$76,769
Communication$66,891
Legal studies$66,373
Political science$63,107
Sociology$61,350
Liberal arts and general studies$58,953
All 42 majors at University of La Verne
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Computer and information sciences29$65,043$90,694$26,529
Accounting16$62,716$77,520n/a
Business administration239$60,188$76,769$23,360
Communication8$33,700$66,891n/a
Legal studies12n/a$66,373n/a
Political science8$37,451$63,107n/a
Sociology19$43,325$61,350$26,250
Liberal arts and general studies4$31,441$58,953n/a
Biology42$32,199$58,897$25,000
Psychology99$30,151$56,925$22,018
Radio, TV and digital media15n/a$55,332n/a
Teacher education by subject0$33,284$54,898$21,875
Criminology53$43,506$47,273$18,875
Human development and family studies22$36,693$45,712$22,000
Education82$34,846n/a$25,000
Kinesiology and exercise science68n/an/an/a
Public administration14$75,236n/a$25,000
Journalism11n/an/an/a
History10n/an/an/a
Chemistry9n/an/an/a
Economics9n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts8n/an/an/a
Social Sciences, General6n/an/an/a
Film and photography6n/an/an/a
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5n/an/an/a
Mathematics4n/an/an/a
English3n/an/an/a
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General3n/an/an/a
Anthropology3n/an/an/a
Music3n/an/an/a
Area Studies2n/an/an/a
Romance languages2n/an/an/a
International relations2n/an/an/a
Theater2n/an/an/a
Health administration2n/an/an/a
Paralegal studies1n/an/an/a
Philosophy1n/an/an/a
Physics1n/an/an/a
Social Sciences, Other1n/an/an/a
International business1n/an/an/a
Environmental science0n/an/an/a
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at University of La Verne

22 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 22 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
School counseling and student servicesMaster's144n/a$46,477
Business administrationMaster's95$96,545$41,000
Teacher education by grade levelMaster's94n/a$44,375
LawProfessional doctorate71n/an/a
Human resourcesMaster's61$86,184$45,332
Human development and family studiesMaster's42n/a$46,265
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's29n/a$66,071
Education leadershipDoctoral28n/a$71,750
Data analyticsMaster's26n/an/a
Public administrationMaster's20n/a$58,228
Mental health counselingMaster's20n/a$61,500
Health administrationMaster's19n/an/a
Special educationMaster's16n/an/a
PsychologyMaster's12n/an/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyDoctoral10n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's9n/an/a
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)Master's8n/an/a
FinanceMaster's8n/an/a
Public administrationDoctoral7n/an/a
AccountingMaster's7n/an/a
Education, OtherMaster's0n/an/a
Management information systemsMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 3,050 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 60% women, 40% men
  • 10 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large suburb
  • Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of La Verne?

University of La Verne admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does University of La Verne cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $49,550. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,523 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for University of La Verne?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 498 to 663 in reading and writing and 488 to 573 in math, and 18 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is University of La Verne test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, University of La Verne reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at University of La Verne?

61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do University of La Verne graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $74,115 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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