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La Sierra University Teaching Programs

La Sierra University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, CA. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is La Sierra University?

Contact details for La Sierra University are given 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

Here’s what La Sierra University considers when reviewing applications:

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. Ensure you meet all application requirements 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

Admit rates at La Sierra University can differ by 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

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at La Sierra University receive some form of financial aid (260 students).

Approximately 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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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 are listed below.

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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

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 provides distance learning options 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.

Teaching Programs at La Sierra University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by La Sierra University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Curriculum and Instruction	—	33	—	33
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	31	—	31
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	1	2	3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	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 has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

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

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.