The University is composed of the:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Business & Public Management
- College of Education and Organizational Leadership
- College of Law
- Regional Campus Administration that oversees seven regional campuses in central and southern California.
Students
- 1,700 undergraduate students at our main campus in La Verne; more than half of whom are African American, Asian American, Native American, and Hispanic
- Total enrollment of about 7,300, including adult learners, graduate, law, and online students
At La Verne, you will find bright, motivated students committed to making the most of their potential.
Students at La Verne enjoy a student/faculty ratio of just 11:1, meaning teachers are personally engaged with students, committed to their success, and understand each students' academic and professional goals.
Outstanding Academics
- 88 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and four doctoral programs
- National leader for over 30 years in delivering degree programs for working professionals
- Evening and weekend classes both on main campus and at satellite locations
Financial Aid
More than 90 percent of students receive some form of aid.
History
The University of La Verne was founded in 1891 as Lordsburg College by members of the Church of the Brethren. Both the surrounding agricultural community and the College were renamed La Verne in 1917. The College reorganized in 1977 as the University of La Verne.
The school conferred its first master's degree in 1965 and began an adult education program in 1969. La Verne awarded its first doctorate in 1979. In 1981, the University founded a campus in Orange County and has since opened campuses throughout central and southern California. The College of Law was founded in 1970 in Ontario, California and on February 13, 2006 was provisionally accredited by the American Bar Association, allowing students to take the bar exam and become practicing attorneys in any US jurisdiction.
The University of La Verne is an independent, nonsectarian and non-profit institution.
Athletics
La Verne offers 19 intercollegiate athletic teams -- 10 sports for men and nine for women. The University of La Verne Leopards are a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and compete at the NCAA Division III level.
The University has captured numerous SCIAC Championships and has claimed NCAA team titles in baseball and women's volleyball. La Verne boasts quality training facilities including an all-weather track and weight room. The new Swimming Complex serves as the home for swimming and water polo.
Diverse Learning
La Verne lives diversity by creating an environment where students want to contribute to the larger global community. Diversity is reflected in our curriculum and in our people. More than half of our nearly 1700 undergraduate students are minorities. And among our more than 50 clubs and organizations, you will find such groups as the:
- African American Student Alliance
- International Student Organization
- Kanaka Hui Ohana
- Latino Student Forum
- Rainbow Alliance
- United Hermanos
Mission Statement
Mission:
It is the mission of the University of La Verne to provide opportunities for students to achieve their educational goals and become contributing citizens to the global community.
This is accomplished by offering high quality degree programs to both traditional-aged and adult learners; providing liberal arts and professional programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels; and delivering programs to students at the central La Verne campus as well as regional campuses and satellite class locations throughout California.
The university provides a student-centered, values-based, and diverse learning environment. It takes pride in offering small class sizes in a highly personalized setting. The University encourages effective teaching, research, scholarly contributions, and service to the greater community by sharing its academic, professional, and individual resources.
Values:
The University of La Verne shares four core values that promote a positive and rewarding life for its students through fostering a genuine appreciation and respect for:
1. A Values Orientation. The University affirms a philosophy of life that actively supports peace with justice, the health of the planet and its people. Therefore, in light of this affirmation, it encourages students to become reflective about personal, professional, and societal values. It also encourages values-based ethical behavior.
2. Community and Diversity. The University promotes the goal of community within a context of diversity. Therefore, it encourages students to understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures that exists locally, nationally, and internationally. It also seeks to promote appreciation and preservation of biodiversity by helping students understand the impact/dependence of human beings on their environment.
3. Lifelong Learning. The University commits itself to promoting education that facilitates lifelong learning. Therefore, it teaches students how to learn, to think critically, to do constructive research, and to access and integrate information in order to prepare them for continued personal and career growth.
4. Community Service. The University believes that personal service is a primary goal of the educated person. Therefore, it encourages students to experience the responsibilities and rewards of serving the human and ecological community.
