La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside CA 92515
(951) 785-2000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
1,899 (1,495 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Quarter
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
79% / 21%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
38% / 62%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
78% / 22%
- In-State / Out-of-State
77% / 23%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$24,573
- Room & Board$6,990
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
68%
- Average Financial Aid Package$16,882
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$34,247
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,153
- Students Admitted
637
(55%)
- Students Enrolled310
(27%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS Class17%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-22
See More About Admissions »
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Biochemistry
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Music Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Composition
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English Language and Literature, General
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Psychology
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Developmental and Child Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Social Work
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,153
- Students Admitted
637
(55%)
- Students Enrolled310
(27%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS Class17%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class46%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class79%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-22
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$24,573
- Room & Board$6,990
- Books & Supplies$1,605
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid68%
- Average Financial Aid Package$16,882
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$34,247
- Federal Grants34%$3,978
- Pell Grants33%$3,329
- Other Federal Grants29%$795
- State & Local Grants27%$7,552
- Institutional Grants99%$8,183
- Federal Loans55%$3,894
- Non-Federal Loans7%$10,656
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