University of La Verne
La Verne, CA · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
71%Acceptance rate
$20,161Average net price / year
63%Graduation rate
$65,464Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,500Median debt at graduation
3,050Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $49,470
- Total cost of attendance
- $62,278
- Room & board
- $15,830
- Books & supplies
- $938
- Average net price
- $20,161
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $20,151
- $30–48k
- $27,212
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 71.2%
- Average SAT
- 1083
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 498–663
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 488–573
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 18–25
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- First-year retention
- 64%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $53,806
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $65,464
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 51%
- Students with federal loans
- 64%
Programs: what graduates earn
31 of 83 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 15 | $59,398 | — |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | $58,985 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 260 | $57,154 | $24,284 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 29 | $52,160 | $24,125 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 13 | $49,004 | $27,870 |
| Sociology | 21 | $35,403 | $23,185 |
| Criminology | 35 | $34,292 | $26,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 | $33,773 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | $29,305 | $22,655 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 65 | $27,616 | $22,110 |
| Psychology, General | 93 | $27,540 | $23,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | $25,945 | $23,000 |
| Biology, General | 63 | $22,650 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 | $21,881 | $22,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | $19,382 | $26,753 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 16 | $35,330 | $26,000 |
| Public Administration | 17 | $85,403 | $25,666 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 | — | $31,250 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | 0 | $69,352 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 5 | $102,743 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 133 | $79,038 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 13 | $56,401 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 22 | $66,943 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 103 | $64,978 | — |
| Education, Other | 46 | $58,642 | — |
| Public Administration | 32 | $74,806 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 43 | $91,276 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 57 | $54,479 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Other | 0 | $74,374 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 43 | $117,698 | — |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 48 | $52,377 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,050
- Graduate students
- 2,365
- Part-time
- 14%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 16%
- Hispanic
- 63%
- Black
- 8%
- Asian
- 6%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $94,950 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 30%
- Accreditor
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
- Website
- www.laverne.edu
- Also known as
- La Verne
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 5% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Education – 8% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of La Verne?
71.2% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1083 on the SAT.
How much does University of La Verne cost?
The average net price after grants is $20,161 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $49,470 and the full cost of attendance is $62,278.
How much do University of La Verne graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $65,464 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
63% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.