Private university founded in 1891, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across five colleges in Southern California.
The University of La Verne comprises five colleges offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The College of Law, founded in 1970 and located in Ontario, California, is accredited by the State Bar of California. The university also operates an online school with limited undergraduate and graduate programs, two military centers, and six regional campuses throughout Southern California and Kern County. The university is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission, with discipline-specific accreditations including the Physician Assistant program, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and Master of Public Administration.
The main campus spans 66 acres in La Verne at 1950 3rd Street and features prominent buildings including Founders Hall (1927), the Sports Science & Athletics Pavilion, and the Elvin and Betty Wilson Library. Student housing includes three dorm buildings, with Citrus Hall (opened 2018) housing approximately 400 students. The university maintains Greek life with five sororities and two fraternities, and hosts traditions including the painted rock (60+ years old) and annual homecoming celebrations. The campus is served by LA Metro's A line at La Verne/Fairplex station.
The University of La Verne is test-optional for first-time freshmen. In 2024, the university accepted 73.5% of undergraduate applicants. Enrolled students had an average high school GPA of 3.24; among the 6% submitting SAT scores, the average was 1140, and among the 1% submitting ACT scores, the average was 21. Admission standards are considered average with low applicant competition.
According to U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 rankings, La Verne alumni have a median starting salary of $48,200. The university is ranked #196 in National Universities, #164 in Best Colleges for Veterans, and #7 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. La Verne athletics compete at the NCAA Division III level as the Leopards, with 18 intercollegiate teams (9 men's, 9 women's) in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The university has claimed NCAA team titles in baseball (1995) and men's volleyball (1999).