University of La Verne
About
The University of La Verne is a private, federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution located in a safe Southern California suburb, best known for its dedication to social mobility, small class sizes, and personalized faculty mentorship. Prospective students are particularly drawn to its highly ranked College of Business and Public Management, the prominent LaFetra College of Education, and strong pre-professional programs in kinesiology and psychology. The campus culture is tight-knit and diverse, offering an active student life anchored by NCAA Division III athletics, over 60 student organizations, and a shared commitment to inclusivity. Setting the university apart is its signature "La Verne Experience," a distinctive curriculum that integrates community service, civic engagement, and hands-on theory-to-practice learning into every undergraduate’s academic journey.
Wikipedia:The University of La Verne (ULV) is a private university in La Verne, California, United States. Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, College of Law, College of Health and Community Well-Being, an online adult school, two military centers, and a Regional Campus Administration that oversees six regional campuses. It awards undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Many of their classes are taught at smaller campuses throughout the greater Los Angeles area and Kern County.
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University of La Verne accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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