University of La Verne

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University of La Verne can be found in La Verne, CA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. University of La Verne has an enrollment of over 7,700 students.

An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this college. Scores within the range of 1040 (25th percentile) to 1190 (75th percentile) on the SAT and within the range of 19 (25th percentile) to 24 (75th percentile) on the ACT is common among applicants that get into this school. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the University of La Verne average GPA ranges from 2.98 to 3.25 for accepted students. 55% of all those who apply are admitted to University of La Verne, from which 13% choose to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at laverne.edu.

Overall University of La Verne Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

54.8%

The overall acceptance rate for University of La Verne was reported as 54.8% in Fall 2020 with over 6,860 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 19 - 24
  • Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into University of La Verne?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of University of La Verne is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for University of La Verne has been getting much higher in the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 48.1%
  • 2017-2018: 47.5%
  • 2018-2019: 50.9%
  • 2019-2020: 54.8%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 47.9%

How Does University of La Verne Compare?

54.8%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of La Verne is three percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Pomona College7.4%
Claremont McKenna College10.3%
Scripps College32.0%
Pitzer College13.7%
Azusa Pacific University67.5%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants6,86436.7%63.3%
Admitted3,76336.0%64.0%
Enrolled49539.8%60.2%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to University of La Verne (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading520 - 600
Math520 - 590
Total Score1040 - 1190
ACT®Score Range
English18 - 25
Math17 - 23
Composite Score19 - 24
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