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University of La Verne
Most applicants get into University of La Verne — 71.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of La Verne occupies suburban La Verne, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $90,694 four years out. Faculty pay averages $126,600 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 3,050 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 64.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1303 — below the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of La Verne's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 970–1303 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of La Verne's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 555 | 653 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of La Verne received 10,813 applications and admitted 5,242 (48.5%), with 743 enrolling.
How University of La Verne compares
| University of La Verne | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.2% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,470 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $65,464 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of La Verne student earns $65,464 — 1% above the California median of $64,778 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of La Verne lists tuition at $49,470 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of La Verne's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $49,470 as the ceiling, not the bill.
University of La Verne enrolls 3,050 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of La Verne's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
63.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a University of La Verne tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of La Verne
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,694 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,520 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,769 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,891 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $66,373 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,107 |
| Sociology | $61,350 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,953 |
| Biology, General | $58,897 |
| Psychology, General | $56,925 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,332 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,898 |
| Criminology | $47,273 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,712 |
Median earnings for these 14 University of La Verne programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $65,464 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional University of La Verne programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of La Verne?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1303 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 71.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of La Verne's acceptance rate?
48.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,242 admitted from 10,813 applicants.
How much does University of La Verne cost?
At University of La Verne, published tuition is $49,470 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of La Verne's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of La Verne graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $65,464 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- The Master's University and Seminary — 84% admitted
- Menlo College — 68.5% admitted
- Mount Saint Mary's University — 73.1% admitted
- Musicians Institute — 78% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.