University of La Verne Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of La Verne is a private research university in La Verne, California, serving roughly 3,050 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.17% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $65,464 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $49,470
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,161 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.17% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,050 86.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 50.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1083
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,443
- Applicants (IPEDS): 10,813
- Room & Board: $15,830 annual estimate
University of La Verne: what the data shows
Common questions about University of La Verne, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of La Verne?
University of La Verne is located in La Verne, CA (ZIP 91750-4401).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is University of La Verne public or private?
University of La Verne is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of La Verne cost?
Published tuition: $49,470.
Average net price after aid: $20,161.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,151 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,212 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $197,880.
How hard is it to get into University of La Verne?
Admission rate: 71.17%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1083 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of La Verne?
Total enrollment: 3,050 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,443 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,971 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of La Verne?
150%-time completion rate: 63.12%.
First-year retention: 64.5%.
What do graduates of University of La Verne earn?
Median earnings: $53,806 six years after entry; $65,464 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,500.
51.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of La Verne known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (250 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (144 completions)
- Psychology, General (111 completions)
- Education, General (82 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (82 completions)
- Law (71 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other (68 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (64 completions)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (61 completions)
- Child Development (55 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of La Verne a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.17%; completion rate 63.12%; median earnings $65,464 at 10 years; net price $20,161. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$49,470
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of La Verne was $49,470.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,161
2024 Value
In 2024 University of La Verne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,161.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,161 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$197,880 4-Year Tuition
$15,830 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$938 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$66,238 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$264,952 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of La Verne.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of La Verne was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of La Verne in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $20,847 |
| 2014 | $36,744 | $36,744 | $22,696 |
| 2015 | $38,560 | $38,560 | $20,606 |
| 2016 | $39,900 | $39,900 | $19,863 |
| 2017 | $41,450 | $41,450 | $25,429 |
| 2018 | $43,050 | $43,050 | $24,750 |
| 2019 | $44,550 | $44,550 | $25,780 |
| 2020 | $45,850 | $45,850 | $28,260 |
| 2021 | $45,850 | $45,850 | $21,605 |
| 2022 | $47,000 | $47,000 | $25,892 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | $47,000 | $26,925 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71.17% Acceptance Rate
10,813 Total Applicants
5,242 Students Admitted
743 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.17% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1083
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of La Verne reported total enrollment of about 3,050 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (63.1%), White (16.3%), and Black or African American (8.0%). About 51.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of La Verne in 2024 is 3,050 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,443 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,971 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.51% 100% Completion Time
63.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.51% of students graduating from University of La Verne completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% female
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 16% male / 84% female
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of La Verne.
Return on Investment
$23,500 Median Student Debt
$65,464 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
711.77% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of La Verne.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 250 completions
2. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 144 completions
3. Psychology, General: 111 completions
4. Education, General: 82 completions
5. Organizational Leadership: 82 completions
6. Law: 71 completions
7. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other: 68 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 64 completions
9. Organizational Behavior Studies: 61 completions
Most popular programs at University of La Verne.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of La Verne graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of La Verne from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,550
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,908
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of La Verne is a private non-profit institution located in La Verne, CA, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,050 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (63.1%), White (16.3%), Black or African American (8.0%). The admission rate is 71.17%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1083. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.12%. Approximately 51.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
La Verne, CA 91750-4401
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, University of La Verne provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of La Verne located?
University of La Verne is located in La Verne, CA.
What is University of La Verne's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of La Verne is 71.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 10,813 applicants and 5,242 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of La Verne cost?
Reported tuition is $49,470 and average net price is $20,161 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,830 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of La Verne?
University of La Verne reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,443 students, Hispanic or Latino (63.1%), White (16.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of La Verne?
About 50.6% of students at University of La Verne are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of La Verne?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of La Verne reports midpoint SAT about 1083 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of University of La Verne earn?
Median earnings are $53,806 six years after entry and $65,464 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of La Verne?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of La Verne students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,500.
Is University of La Verne public or private?
University of La Verne is a private nonprofit institution located in La Verne, CA.
Is University of La Verne an HBCU?
No. University of La Verne is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of La Verne a tribal college?
No. University of La Verne is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.