C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

University of La Verne

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 La Verne, California 91750
University of La Verne campus, La Verne, CA
University of La Verne campus, La Verne, CA. Photo: Phu "Son" Nguyen from CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
B+
74/100
Experience
B+
76/100
Prestige
C+
58/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,596
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
48%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of La Verne, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$65,464
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$53,806
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,500
Median debt at graduation
63.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,083
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
51.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of La Verne

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$52,160$90,694-2%#190 of 459#281$24,125
Accounting and Related Services$58,985$77,520+2%#307 of 796#495$28,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,154$76,769+12%#195 of 1176#410$24,284
Communication and Media Studies$29,305$66,891+19%#77 of 660#142$22,655
Non-Professional Legal Studies$49,004$66,373+7%#15 of 39#24$27,870
Political Science and Government$21,881$63,107+-0%#258 of 565#377$22,000
Sociology$35,403$61,350+17%#70 of 462#131$23,185
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,945$58,953+11%#108 of 476#226$23,000
Biology$22,650$58,897+3%#376 of 841#593$25,000
Psychology$27,540$56,925+12%#172 of 1027#409$23,250
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$33,773$55,332+10%#48 of 158#89—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$27,616$54,898+7%#88 of 345#254$22,110
Criminology$34,292$47,273-15%#104 of 113#111$26,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$45,712-6%#117 of 172#155$26,000
English Language and Literature$19,382————$26,753

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of La Verne Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $952,668
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,802/mo — vs ~$962/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91763 (3.4% cap, Montclair)

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🏆 Where University of La Verne Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
of 11 schools
#14
Data Analytics, General
of 21 schools
#17
Child Development
of 62 schools
#24
Organizational Behavior Studies
of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $48,300 $48,300
Room $8,660
Board $7,090
Total Cost (On-Campus) $66,454 $66,454

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
62%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

5,596
Total Students
64%
Women
74%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Hispanic 59%
Black 8%
Asian 6%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 39%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of La Verne?
University of La Verne has an acceptance rate of 48%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend University of La Verne?
Tuition at University of La Verne is $48,300 for in-state students and $48,300 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of La Verne?
The graduation rate at University of La Verne is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of La Verne a good school?
University of La Verne has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of La Verne?
University of La Verne has a total enrollment of 5,596 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology