La Sierra University
tuition & fees
$35,910
graduate tuition & fees
$15,997
acceptance rate
92%
Student Population
1,614
online students
36
Number of Programs
118
Financial Aid Amount
$17,241
Graduation Rate
53%
La Sierra University is a Private, 4 years college located in Riverside, California. La Sierra ranked 41st in California Colleges and 12nd in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 1,614 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. La Sierra's acceptance rate is 91.85% last year (undergraduate school).
La Sierra University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of La Sierra University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92505-8247 |
| Phone | 951-785-2000 |
| WEB | https://lasierra.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://admissions.lasierra.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://lasierra.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://lasierra.edu/sfs/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://lasierra.edu/sfs/scholarships/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://lasierra.edu/sfs/scholarships/ |
| Athletic | https://lasierra.edu/about/#c4949 |
| Disability Service | https://lasierra.edu/ods/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of La Sierra University is 91.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.07%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $30 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.85 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.07 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
Tuition & Fees
La Sierra's 2024 tuition & fees is $35,910 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.89% compared to the last year's rate ($34,902).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $15,997. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $35,910 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,997 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 1,614 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 36 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. La Sierra has 1,263 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 351 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,614 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,263 |
| Graduate Students | 351 |
| Online Enrollment | 36 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
La Sierra offers 118 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by La Sierra
| Number of programs | 118 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |