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La Sierra University
Riverside, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
La Sierra University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Riverside, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.1K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading515 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math495 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite23 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,296
Earnings 5yr: $69,567
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,289
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,945
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,244
Earnings 5yr: $58,985
Debt: $35,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,153
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,939
Earnings 5yr: $43,241
Debt: $28,333
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,711
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,632
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,902
Earnings 5yr: $60,162
Debt: $31,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,085
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $37,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,265
Earnings 5yr: $51,342
Debt: $30,764
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,040
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,333
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,167
Debt: $25,500
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,792
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Archeology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Archeology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$45,566
In-State Tuition$37,710
Out-of-State Tuition$37,710
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
47%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,617
+45% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,824
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$200/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$61,768
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