The University of La Verne was founded in 1891 as Lordsburg College by members of the Church of the Brethren. The surrounding agricultural community and the College were renamed La Verne in 1917.This College reorganized in 1977 as the University of La Verne. The University of La Verne provides a student-centered, values-based, and diverse learning situation. It proposes small class sizes in a highly personalized setting. The University emboldens effective teaching, research, scholarly contributions, and service to the greater community.

University of La Verne includes:
1) College of Law
2) Regional Campus Administration that oversees seven regional campuses in central and southern 3) California.
4) College of Business & Public Management
5) College of Arts & Sciences
6) College of Education and Organizational Leadership

Students
Total enrollment is about 7,300, including adult learners, graduate, law, and online students. Students at La Verne enjoy a student/faculty ratio, meaning teachers are personally engaged with students, committed to their success, and understand each students' academic and professional purposes.

Students Life
The University of La Verne offers the benefits and safety of a suburban, environment of the small town. The university also offers the advantages of living near a big city with the opportunities and amenities. The University of La Verne offers 40 student clubs, sports for men and women, fraternities and sororities, student government, a student newspaper, the ULV radio and television stations, and three art galleries right on campus territory. 

Financial Aid 
The Office of Financial Aid at the University of La Verne is committed to:
1) Empowering La Verne students by providing them with the access and education needed to make informed decisions. 
2) Providing quality customer service to our students and the University community. 
3) Adhering to federal, state and institutional policies in the administration of financial aid, including the protection of student solitariness.

Such commitments express the values, purpose and business of the Office of Financial Aid as university embraces the mission of the University of La Verne in providing Knowledge, Service to the community, and Vision for the future life.