| La Sierra vs. National |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#28 in Federal Region IX Universities #58 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IX Universities #82 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,320 |
| expensive$15,997 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,912 |
| More$17,241 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,373 |
| Admission | ||
| 91.85% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 19.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,614 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,631 |
| Smaller1,263 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,485 |
| Smaller351 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,146 |
| Smaller36 | Online Student Population | Larger11,757 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower12% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 850) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,489) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 211 | Number of faculties | 2,504 |
| Lower$72,581 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,592 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.