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University of La Verne

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,002
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in La Verne, California, ULV is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of La Verne is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, ULV emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

ULV boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$45,850

Cost of attendance at University of La Verne in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$45,850

Cost of attendance at University of La Verne in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at University of La Verne received on average $38,707 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$38,707
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 405 62% $5,286 $2,141,015
Other Federal Grant 533 82% $5,791 $3,086,583
State Grant/Scholarships 409 63% $7,642 $3,125,732
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 620 95% $28,812 $17,863,539
Total Grant & Scholarships 622 96% $38,707 $24,075,854

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of La Verne students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of La Verne students is 69.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.3%.

69.4%

  • asian 66.7% 34 students
  • African American 62.9% 22 students
  • white 69.2% 101 students
  • unknown 42.1% 8 students
  • hawaiian 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 70.9% 285 students
  • International Students 68.2% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 79.0% 30 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of La Verne provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of La Verne offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)