The University of La Verne is the
top private university in California for social mobility for the second
consecutive year according to U.S. News & World Report
rankings.
LA
VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18,
2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is the top private
university in California for
social mobility and for the second consecutive year, sixth among
all universities in the state, according to the prestigious U.S.
News & World Report's 2024 National
University rankings released today.
"The University of La Verne's
consistent standing in these national rankings is indicative of the
university's deep commitment to the betterment of all of our
students, especially those who are underrepresented and
underserved," President Pardis
Mahdavi said.
Social mobility reflects the improvement of socioeconomic status
based on the enrollment and graduation of disadvantaged students.
With embedded core values such as ethical reasoning, diversity, and
inclusivity, the University of La Verne
prides itself in being able to ensure access to quality education
and support for successful professional and social journeys.
The university has maintained its top 10 ranking for five years,
establishing a lasting legacy of excellence.
"The University of La Verne's
consistent standing in these national rankings is indicative of the
university's deep commitment to the betterment of all of our
students, especially those who are underrepresented and
underserved," President Pardis
Mahdavi said. "As a nationally recognized Minority- and
Hispanic-Serving Institution, we make sure all our students have
access to supportive educational opportunities from the moment they
arrive on campus, so when they graduate, they are able to give back
to their communities as they once did for them."
Top performers on the U.S. News and World Report social mobility
ranking were measured by the extent schools graduated economically
disadvantaged students who received federal Pell Grants, which
means their total family incomes are usually less than $50,000 per year. In the National Universities
rankings only, this total also includes first generation student
graduation rate data.
In the Best Value Schools category, the university placed 9th
among the best in California. In
the National Universities category, it ranked 11th among all
private national universities in California and 24th among National
Universities in California.
New this year, U.S. News & World Report published its
ranking of medium to large undergraduate psychology programs. The
University of La Verne was ranked 8th
out of private universities in California. The rankings are based on the
judgments of department chairs and senior faculty members at
psychology departments at institutions around the country who
participated in a peer assessment survey.
"I am thrilled to see the national recognition of our
university's highly successful program," expressed Kathy Duncan, interim dean of the Cástulo de la
Rocha College of Health and
Community Well-Being. "Our undergraduate program is one of the
largest, and we are proud to see many students continue on to
graduate school or secure local jobs through internships. The fact
that this rating is based on scores from our peer institutions'
administrators is a testament to our growing reputation."
In addition to the U.S. News & World Report rankings, the
University of La Verne ranked 33rd in
the nation and fifth top California and private university in The Wall
Street Journal's 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings.
The university was also in Washington Monthly's 2023 rankings,
which featured the school in its Best Bang for the Buck Colleges in
the West and National University
categories, and The Princeton Review in their 2024 Best Regional
Colleges feature under Best West.
About the University of La
Verne:
The University of La Verne is a
nonprofit comprehensive institution offering a wide range of
liberal arts and professional programs incorporating the same core
values it was founded on in 1891 – lifelong learning, ethical
reasoning, civic and community engagement, and diversity and
inclusivity. With more than 70 percent of students from
underrepresented groups, the federally designated Minority- and
Hispanic-serving institution is among the most diverse small
private universities in the nation. The Southern California-based university has five
colleges and offers classes at the historic La Verne campus, through regional campuses,
and online. The University of La Verne
is nationally recognized and consistently holds rankings on the
U.S. News & World Report National
University, Best Value Schools, Top Performers on Social
Mobility, and Best Online Programs list. Learn more about the
university at laverne.edu.
Media Contact
Alexandra Clayton, University of La Verne, 909-448-4359,
aclayton@laverne.edu, laverne.edu
Jamie Ayala, University of La Verne, 909-448-4999,
jayala3@laverne.edu, laverne.edu
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