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La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Open
- Average net price
- $22,767
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $65,403
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
La Sierra University is a private nonprofit college in Riverside, CA with 1,116 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $22,767 per year ($21,448 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,403 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,238
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,088
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
What La Sierra University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $52,192
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,862
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,448
- $30–48k$19,323
- $48–75k$20,276
- $75–110k$22,983
- $110k+$27,957
Get a personal estimate with La Sierra University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $65,403
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,116
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White9%
- Hispanic54%
- Black7%
- Asian15%
La Sierra University FAQ
What is La Sierra University's acceptance rate?+
La Sierra University admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is La Sierra University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to La Sierra University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,238 students applied to La Sierra University and 2,088 were admitted; 258 enrolled.
Does La Sierra University consider legacy status?+
No. La Sierra University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does La Sierra University require an essay?+
La Sierra University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does La Sierra University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $52,192 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,767.
What is La Sierra University's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 117627 · How we use this data
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