University of La Verne

La Verne, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 71%; Accessible
Average net price: $20,523; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 61%
Median earnings: $74,115; 10 years after enrolling

University of La Verne is a private nonprofit college in La Verne, CA with 3,050 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1083 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,523 per year ($20,429 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,115 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 71%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 10,813; Fall 2023
Admitted: 5,242; Fall 2023
Yield: 14%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing498–663

200800

SAT Math488–573

200800

ACT Composite18–25

136

What University of La Verne looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $62,637; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $49,550

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$20,429
$30–48k$18,247
$48–75k$62,637
$75–110k—
$110k+—

Get a personal estimate with University of La Verne's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 61%
Freshman retention: 65%
Median earnings: $74,115; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $23,250; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 3,050
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1
Receive Pell grants: 56%

White16%
Hispanic63%
Black8%
Asian6%

University of La Verne FAQ

What is University of La Verne's acceptance rate?+

University of La Verne admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 498–663 on SAT Reading and Writing and 488–573 on SAT Math; the average total is 1083.

What ACT score do you need for University of La Verne?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.

Is University of La Verne test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to University of La Verne?+

In Fall 2023, 10,813 students applied to University of La Verne and 5,242 were admitted; 743 enrolled.

Does University of La Verne consider legacy status?+

No. University of La Verne reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of La Verne require an essay?+

University of La Verne reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of La Verne cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $62,637 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,523.

What is University of La Verne's graduation rate?+

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 117140 · How we use this data