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La Sierra University

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Acceptance Rate 66.07 %
SAT Average 1,010
2023 Tuition & Fees $34,902
Student Population 1,738
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $17,103

Academic Overview

La Sierra University Campus, Riverside, CA
La Sierra University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Riverside, California. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
La Sierra University is one of 14 colleges affiliated with Seventh Day Adventist.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $34,902 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $15,997.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,738 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 66.07% and the graduation rate is 45% last year.
The salary after graduation from La Sierra University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $54,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, La Sierra's tuition & fees is $34,902. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees is $15,997.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$34,902
Graduate$15,997
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at La Sierra. The acceptance rate of La Sierra is 66.07% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.94%. The average graduation rate is 45% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,103 and 89% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,738 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for La Sierra University is 66.07 %.
Acceptance Rate
66.07%
Graduation Rate for La Sierra University is 45 %
Graduation Rate
45%
Transfer-out Rate for La Sierra University is 18 %
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate for La Sierra University is 72 %
Retention Rate
72%
Student Population for La Sierra University is 1,738
Student Population
1,738
Student to Faculty Ratio for La Sierra University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,103 at La Sierra University.
Financial Aid Amount
$17,103

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92505-8247
Phone951-785-2000
WEBhttps://lasierra.edu/
Admissionhttps://admissions.lasierra.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://lasierra.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://lasierra.edu/sfs/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://lasierra.edu/sfs/scholarships/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://lasierra.edu/sfs/scholarships/
Athletichttps://lasierra.edu/about/#c4949
Disability Servicehttps://lasierra.edu/ods/

Offered Degrees

La Sierra offers 104 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Two but less than four years certificate20
Bachelor's Degree660
Post Bachelor's Degree10
Master's Degree220
Post Master's Degree60
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship60

Special Learning Opportunities

La Sierra University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:850)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,050)

Veterans Benefits

La Sierra University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗

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