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ACCEPTANCE RATE

55.20%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

87%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$17,736

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La Sierra University

2075 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA

La Sierra University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Riverside, CA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at La Sierra University exceeds two thousand students per year on average.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to La Sierra University. Scores between 16 to 20 on the ACT or 1240 to 1580 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 50% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 35% of students enrolled.  Additional information from the admissions office can be by calling the school or requesting information here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for La Sierra University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Soccer (NAIA Division II)
  • Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's lasierra.edu to view additional information.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates La Sierra University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

The total student enrollment at La Sierra University is about 2,300, with undergraduate students making up about 78% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • The estimated tuition range is around $33,000-$39,000 per year
  • Part time students pay in the range of $910 to $1,100 per unit
  • On-campus housing and meals are estimated to cost around $10,000, the price includes the serving of eighteen meals every week

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid87%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships87%$22,553
Receiving Student Loans63%$9,509
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, La Sierra University may provide student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: La Sierra University

  • Music Program
    • * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1996)
  • Theology (Ministry) Program
    • * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2012)

Campus: Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

  • Theology (Ministry) Program
    • * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2016)

Intercollegiate Athletics

La Sierra University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Other)
  • Basketball (Other)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by La Sierra University by clicking the request information to the right.

(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Public Administration and Social Services

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