International Admission

The University of La Verne welcomes applications from students living in countries throughout the world. Sufficient evidence must be provided to insure that a student is able to depend upon his/her own financial resources.

International students must not plan on earnings from employment in the United States, financial assistance, or scholarship grants. The estimated yearly cost for an international student to attend La Verne is approximately $36,550. This includes tuition, fees, room/board, books, and personal expenses (summer school tuition and transportation are not included).

La Verne is authorized to issue the I-20 when international applicants have been accepted and have submitted the $200 advance deposit. To allow time for obtaining visas, it is important for international applicants to provide all required documents a minimum of two months before the beginning of the semester.

Students holding F-1 and J-1 visas may attend only the Main Campus in La Verne and are not eligible for the Adult Accelerated program.

To be considered for admission, international students must provide the following documents to the Office of Admissions. All application materials become the property of the University upon receipt.

1. Application for Admission

Upon receipt of the completed and signed application form, personal statement, and the non-refundable $50 application fee, the Office of Admissions will notify the applicant of any missing documents necessary to complete the application process.

2. Transcripts

Official transcripts and certificates (with notarized translations into English where appropriate) from all secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended. Students who have completed studies at a foreign university must send their transcripts to the Credentials Evaluation Service to be evaluated for transfer credit. There is a fee for this service.

3. Proof of English Proficiency

Applicants must establish minimum proficiency in English by submitting one of the following:

1. An international or special-center TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 500 (paper-based test) or 173 (computer-based test).
2. A SAT verbal score of 480 or above.
3. A score of 3.0 or above on the La Verne English Proficiency Test.
4. 32 semester hours or more of transferable credit, including a C or better in the equivalent of ENG 110.
5. Completion of English 112 at the ELS Language Center.

4. Letter of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation from a school official where the applicant is currently enrolled or has most recently attended. Recommendation forms are included with the application.

5. Financial Statements

A financial statement and a bank statement demonstrating that sufficient funds are available to cover the cost of attending the University of La Verne must be submitted. A non-refundable deposit of $200 must be received in the Office of Admissions before an I-20 form can be issued to the accepted student.