Published cost of attendance is $62,278. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,151.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $62,278 |
| Tuition and Fees | $49,470 |
| Room and Board | $15,830 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$42,117 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,161 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,151 |
| $30–48k | $27,212 |
| $48–75k | No data |
| $75–110k | No data |
| $110k+ | No data |
Published cost of attendance is $62,278. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,151. Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #716 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 49.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,977. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,109, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,109, placing University of La Verne in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,050 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of La Verne in the 80.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of La Verne #542 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That median earnings figure runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions, reflecting the university's concentration in professionally oriented fields. The earnings pattern at University of La Verne is anchored by its strength in Business, which represents the largest share of degree output and consistently delivers solid early-career pay. Business Administration stands out as the program combining the broadest graduate cohort with strong earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. The Business Administration program graduates 350 students four years after enrollment with median earnings of $76,769, and Azimuth ranks the program #47 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Psychology, General and Subject-Specific Teacher Education round out the higher-earning programs among nonprofit four-year institutions, with Psychology, General graduating 116 students at median earnings of $56,925 and Azimuth ranking it #79, while The Subject-Specific Teacher Education program graduates 93 students at $54,898. Programs in Business account for 35% of degrees, with Education and Social Sciences contributing 18% and 11% respectively — a mix that helps explain why institution-level earnings hold above the peer median.
