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La Sierra University

Acceptance Rate 91.85 %
Tuition & Fees $35,910
Student Population 1,614
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $17,241
Graduation Rate 53 %

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 (medium 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 2024 tuition & fees is $35,910 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $15,997.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,614 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 91.85% and the graduation rate is 53% 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, La Sierra's tuition & fees is $35,910. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $15,997.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$35,910
Graduate$15,997
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at La Sierra. The acceptance rate of La Sierra is 91.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.07%. The average graduation rate is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 12%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,241 and 93% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,614 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for La Sierra University is 91.85 %.
Acceptance Rate
91.85%
Graduation Rate for La Sierra University is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate for La Sierra University is 12 %
Transfer-out Rate
12%
Retention Rate for La Sierra University is 76 %
Retention Rate
76%
Student Population for La Sierra University is 1,614
Student Population
1,614
Student to Faculty Ratio for La Sierra University is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,241 at La Sierra University.
Financial Aid Amount
$17,241

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 118 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's720
Master's220
Doctorate (Research)60
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
2-4 Years Certificate90
Post-Bachelor's Certificate20
Post-Master's Certificate50

Special Learning Opportunities

La Sierra University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs.
The school has 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 ClassGraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:850)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,489)

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