Overview
Student Population
| Location | Riverside, California |
| Online | lasierra.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Riverside, California, La Sierra University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventists faith. In the most recent statistical year 5,113 prospective students applied, and 2,913 were granted admission. Of those admitted 282 enrolled in the school. 1,588 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 405 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $34,218 plus fees of $990. La Sierra University is ranked 720 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Outcomes
Value
La Sierra University is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for La Sierra University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#720 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#437 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Colleges in California
#25 in Best Private Colleges in California
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#126 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1170 |
| ACT | 15/23 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Other Fees | $990 |
| Room and Board | $8,780 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,933 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,001 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Biology | 24% |
| Business | 23% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 9% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117627 IPEDS survey data for La Sierra University.
Current students may use the La Sierra University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.