University of la Verne

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At a glance:

Location: La Verne, California

Founded: 1891

Student Population: 8,000 students

Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry:
Yes

Enrollment Dates: September, January

Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate

Type of Institution: Private

Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway

www.laverne.edu

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The University of La Verne founded in 1891, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research intensive institution in Southern California, offers 70 undergraduate majors, Master’s degrees in 20 concentrations, and professional doctorates in education, psychology, public administration, and law.

Overview
The current undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000, and there are more than 200 faculty members. The University of La Verne prides itself on offering personalized education to students in small classes, with excellent academic resources. Approximately 5 per cent of the student body are international students.

Rankings
Nationwide, La Verne rose to No. 136 in U.S. News’ National top-tier group and tied with collegiate powerhouses Seton Hall University and DePaul University. Amongst Tier 1 schools with campus enrollment under 5,000 students, La Verne ranked 5th in the country.

Main Specializations
Business, Education, Psychology

Scholarship Opportunities
Competitive merit scholarships offered to all international undergraduate applicants; ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per year.

Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition & Fees: $31,300
Living Expenses: $16,032
Total Costs: $47,432

Admissions Criteria
• GPA: Minimum 3.0 (See table on p5)
• SAT: Not required for international applicants
• TOEFL: Minimum 80 iBT
• IELTS: 6.5