PrivateSuburbanUniversity of La Verne
La Verne
La Verne, California 91750-4401
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of La Verne is a private institution in La Verne with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1116, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,464 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,925.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The Lordsburg College originally opened in a hotel building located on the corner of 3rd Street and D Street in La Verne, CA (then called Lordsburg).
- •In 1899, two members of the Church of the Brethren repurposed the hotel as a college, purchasing it along with 100 city lots for $15,000.
- •The Lordsburg College building was demolished in 1928, shortly after the completion of Founders Hall.
- •In 1901, the Los Angeles Times wrote that the Lordsburg College "seems to be predestined to an early demise.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1116
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$21,000
Programs (86)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
25
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment