Outcomes at La Sierra
Graduation Rate
59.73%
Transfer-out Rate
15.89%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at La Sierra University is 59.73% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 218 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 365 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 44.63%.
The transfer-out rate is 15.89% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between La Sierra University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at La Sierra University. 218 students have completed and 58 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 3 students still enrolled and 86 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 365 | 302 | 63 |
| Completers | 218 (59.73%) | 175 | 43 |
| Transfer-out | 58 (15.89%) | 48 | 10 |
| Still Enrolled | 3 (0.82%) | 3 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 86 (23.56%) | 76 | 10 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 130 students have completed in 4 years and additional 34 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 130 (43.05%) |
53 (47.32%) |
77 (40.53%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 34 (11.26%) |
11 (9.82%) |
23 (12.11%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 11 (3.64%) |
2 (1.79%) |
9 (4.74%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59.73% (218/365) | 58.27% (74/127) | 60.50% (144/238) |
| Asian | 81.94% (59/72) | 70.97% (22/31) | 90.24% (37/41) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 62.07% (18/29) | 66.67% (8/12) | 58.82% (10/17) |
| Hispanic | 53.57% (105/196) | 53.45% (31/58) | 53.62% (74/138) |
| White | 45.71% (16/35) | 35.71% (5/14) | 52.38% (11/21) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 66.67% (2/3) | - (0/0) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Two or More Race | 28.57% (2/7) | 33.33% (1/3) | 25.00% (1/4) |