University of La Verne: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The University of La Verne is a private research-based university with an acceptance rate of 51%. Located in La Verne, California, the University of La Verne is just 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles. La Verne’s academic offerings include more than 55 undergraduate majors and 35 minors. Business administration, child development, and criminology are all popular undergraduate areas of study. The university has a student / faculty ratio of 15-to-1. The ULV Leopards compete in the NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to University of La Verne? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of La Verne had an acceptance rate of 51%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 51 students were admitted, making La Verne's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Beginning in 2020, University of La Verne became test-optional for all freshmen applicants. Students applying to La Verne may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 88% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of La Verne's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to La Verne scored between 510 and 600, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% scored above 600. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 605, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% scored above 605. While the SAT is not required, this data tells us that a composite SAT score of 1200 or higher is competitive for University of La Verne.

Requirements

University of La Verne does not require SAT scores for admission. For students who choose to submit scores, note that ULV participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. University of La Verne does not require the optional essay section of the SAT.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Beginning in 2020, University of La Verne became test-optional for all freshmen applicants. Students applying to La Verne may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 24% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of La Verne's admitted students fall within the top 48% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to University of La Verne received a composite ACT score between 20 and 26, while 25% scored above 26 and 25% scored below 20.

Requirements

Note that University of La Verne does not require ACT scores for admission. For students who choose to submit scores, University of La Verne does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. University of La Verne does not require the ACT writing section.

GPA

University of La Verne does not provide data about admitted students' high school GPAs.

Admissions Chances

University of La Verne, which accepts just over half of applicants, has a competitive admissions pool. However, University of La Verne also has a holistic admissions process and is test-optional, and admissions decisions are based on more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Note that ULV requires all applicants to have completed four years of English; three years of social science; two years of science, including one with a lab; and mathematics level algebra II or above. All required classes must be passed with a grade of C- or above. University of La Verne does not have a foreign language requirement.

The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of University of La Verne's average range.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of La Verne Undergraduate Admissions Office.