University of La Verne Acceptance Rate
La Verne, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,813
- Admitted
- 5,242
- Yield
- 14.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of La Verne's acceptance rate has risen from 46.6% in 2014–15 to 48.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,233 to 10,813 (+31%) over that period.
Its 48.5% rate makes University of La Verne more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (50.2% for women vs 45.6% for men, a 4.6-point gap). University of La Verne has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 14.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,233 | 3,833 | 46.6% | 563 |
| 2015–16 | 8,179 | 3,859 | 47.2% | 724 |
| 2016–17 | 8,072 | 3,879 | 48.1% | 555 |
| 2017–18 | 8,012 | 3,809 | 47.5% | 606 |
| 2018–19 | 7,276 | 3,703 | 50.9% | 673 |
| 2019–20 | 6,864 | 3,763 | 54.8% | 495 |
| 2020–21 | 8,212 | 6,262 | 76.3% | 660 |
| 2021–22 | 5,004 | 3,600 | 71.9% | 680 |
| 2022–23 | 6,172 | 4,537 | 73.5% | 662 |
| 2023–24 | 10,813 | 5,242 | 48.5% | 743 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,789 | 3,408 | 50.2% |
| Men | 4,021 | 1,832 | 45.6% |
| Unknown | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–650 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 460–653 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 4% |
How University of La compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of La Verne's acceptance rate?
University of La Verne's acceptance rate is 48.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,242 admitted of 10,813 applicants).
Is University of La Verne test optional?
University of La Verne is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of La Verne?
University of La Verne received 10,813 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,242.
What SAT score do you need for University of La Verne?
Admitted students at University of La Verne typically scored 510–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–653 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of La Verne getting harder to get into?
University of La Verne has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.6% in 2014–15 to 48.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.laverne.edu/.