- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 498–663 reading and writing, 488–573 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
- Average net price: $27,216 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of La Verne reported: an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of La Verne reviews each application.
University of La Verne GPA requirements
University of La Verne requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of La Verne hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of La Verne acceptance rate
University of La Verne admitted 5,060 of 7,110 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of La Verne is a private nonprofit 4-year university in La Verne, California, with 3,050 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of La Verne in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 498 | 565 | 663 |
| SAT Math | 488 | 530 | 573 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1083 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of La Verne looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of La Verne awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,216 a year at University of La Verne in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of La Verne?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of La Verne admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at the University of La Verne?
A lot: University of La Verne requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are the University of La Verne's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of La Verne's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 498–663 in reading and writing and 488–573 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does the University of La Verne look for?
University of La Verne requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does the University of La Verne require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of La Verne's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of La Verne was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of La Verne?
University of La Verne's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,060 of 7,110 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into the University of La Verne?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of La Verne admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at the University of La Verne?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,216 a year at University of La Verne in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at the University of La Verne if a parent went there?
No. University of La Verne doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of La Verne accept AP credit?
Yes. University of La Verne awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of La VerneU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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