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About the University of La Verne

AboutUniversity of La Verne

The ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ;Verne is a private not-for-profit university located in La Verne, California, United States, about 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the , the , the , the , and the five regional campuses throughout Southern California, and robust online offerings. Scholastic opportunities abound, thanks to more than 60 undergraduate programs, more than 20 master’s degrees, six doctorates, and over 20 credential and certificate programs.

Across all of the colleges, La Verne’s approximately 6,000 traditional age and adult learners help make the federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution one of the most diverse universities in the nation. Nearly half of the traditional undergraduates are first-generation students – the first in their immediate families to attend college. More than 70 percent of ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ;Verne students receive some form of financial aid.

The university is also a pioneer in adult education, offering accelerated programs for adult learners at the La Verne Campus, regional campuses, and online.

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ;Verne is dedicated to the belief that a quality, values-based education enriches the human condition by engendering community engagement, scholarly accomplishment, and professionalism. Along with encouraging diversity, the university focuses on the individual as evidenced by its small class sizes. Professors are personally engaged and committed to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals.