University of La Verne

The University of La 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 College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, the College of Law, eight regional campuses throughout Southern California, and robust online offerings.

La Verna offers more than 55 undergraduate programs, 19 master?s degrees, four doctorates, and eight credential programs. The university is also a pioneer in adult education, offering specialized programs for adult learners at the main and regional campuses. Through experiential learning, La Verne students continue to grow personally and professionally years after degree completion. Programs are offered at the main La Verne campus, online, and at several regional campuses at both traditional and accelerated paces, so students can pursue degrees in a variety of formats and time frames.

Academics at La Verne are centered around theory and practice. That?s why professors give students the opportunities to apply concepts in real-world scenarios. The university strives to achieve educational excellence by continuously strengthening resources and enhancing facilities and technology to give students hands-on learning experiences.

Campus life and co-curricular activities play a crucial role in college years. With 80 student clubs, 21 Division III sports for men and women, fraternities and sororities, student leadership opportunities, and creative arts and media outlets, Leos have countless opportunities to explore their interests, meet people, learn new skills, and build lifelong memories.

The University of La Verne offers its students the best of many worlds. The main campus is in the heart of La Verne, California, a quaint, tight-knit community nestled in the picturesque foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is located less than 30 miles from Los Angeles, so students can enjoy the advantages of living near the second-largest city in the United States, a cultural metropolis. The university has six satellite campuses, two military centers, a College of Law, and robust online programs, so undergraduate and graduate students can experience life at La Verne through different lenses all across Southern California.