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La Sierra University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

La Sierra University Rankings

La Sierra University is featured in these rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #126 of 469 State — California
Overall Quality #176 of 667 Region — Far Western
Overall Quality #1111 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is La Sierra University?

Location of La Sierra University

Contact details for La Sierra University can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92505-8247
Phone: 9517852000
Website: lasierra.edu/
Admissions: admissions.lasierra.edu/
Financial Aid: lasierra.edu/sfs/

How Do I Get Into La Sierra University?

You can apply to La Sierra University online at: https://lasierra.edu/apply/

La Sierra University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for La Sierra University

This is what La Sierra University requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into La Sierra University?

La Sierra University admits 92%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at La Sierra University vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 645 585 91%
Women 1,272 1,169 92%

Can I Afford La Sierra University?

The average net price after aid at La Sierra University is $26,217. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $36,720
In-State Fees $990
Out-of-State Tuition $36,720
Out-of-State Fees $990
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $37,710
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $37,710

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at La Sierra University receive some form of financial aid (260 students).

Nearly 93% of students at La Sierra University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,678 per student.

47% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,388.

Student Loan Debt

59% of La Sierra University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,408 per year.

La Sierra University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 526 students enrolled at La Sierra University. La Sierra University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,155 undergraduate students at La Sierra University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at La Sierra University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of La Sierra University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of La Sierra University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 187
Black or African American 79
Hispanic 579
White 121
American Indian/Alaska Native 3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 17
Two or More Races 82
Non-Resident 75

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at La Sierra University break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of La Sierra University Students
State First-Time UG Students
California 199
Florida 7
Arizona 3
Maryland 3
Illinois 2

Additionally, approximately 6.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

La Sierra University Graduate Student Diversity

367 of La Sierra University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at La Sierra University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at La Sierra University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of La Sierra University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at La Sierra University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 27
Black or African American 51
Hispanic 137
White 67
American Indian/Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3
Two or More Races 11
Non-Resident 64

Online Learning at La Sierra University

La Sierra University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

6 undergraduate students at La Sierra University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 60 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Business Programs at La Sierra University

The following business degree programs are offered by La Sierra University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations 23 12 35
Marketing 20 7 27
Finance and Financial Management Services 10 2 12
Human Resources Management and Services 3 3 6
Accounting and Related Services 2 2
Business/Commerce, General 1 1

Academic Programs at La Sierra University

La Sierra University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

La Sierra University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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