La Sierra University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3776 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1070 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #997 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #88 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 3 | In Riverside |
| #1525 of 3,564 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 1,226
- Graduates
- 348
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- lasierra.edu
La Sierra University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
La Sierra University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 91% | 92% |
| Applicants | 1,917 | 645 | 1,272 |
| Admissions | 1,754 | 585 | 1,169 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 82 | 149 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
66 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 747 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 225 (14%) |
| White | 193 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 141 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 133 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend La Sierra University is $23,848 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $44,988 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $44,593 |
| $48-75K | $45,518 |
| $75-110K | $47,266 |
| $110K+ | $45,999 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,720 | $17,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,720 | $17,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,720 | $17,520 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $930 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $930 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $930 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 739 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,625 |
| Room charge | $5,190 |
| Meal charge | $8,241 |
La Sierra University majors
La Sierra University has granted 220 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 142 master's across 17 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at La Sierra University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 52 | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 40 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 33 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 31 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 12 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | 6 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 13 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Social Work | 8 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Neuroscience | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | 1 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 4 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 | 1 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Archeology | 1 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | ||
| Community Psychology | 1 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 220 | 142 | 4 |
La Sierra University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 58% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
La Sierra University has published 1,007 scientific papers with 18,642 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Medicine, Paleontology, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 | 15 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 | 21 |
| 1997 | 18 | 35 |
| 1998 | 19 | 30 |
| 1999 | 11 | 29 |
| 2000 | 14 | 62 |
| 2001 | 7 | 69 |
| 2002 | 14 | 80 |
| 2003 | 10 | 85 |
| 2004 | 12 | 101 |
| 2005 | 11 | 105 |
| 2006 | 13 | 104 |
| 2007 | 16 | 178 |
| 2008 | 24 | 206 |
| 2009 | 37 | 274 |
| 2010 | 33 | 373 |
| 2011 | 43 | 370 |
| 2012 | 39 | 486 |
| 2013 | 32 | 460 |
| 2014 | 33 | 655 |
| 2015 | 32 | 515 |
| 2016 | 59 | 588 |
| 2017 | 83 | 717 |
| 2018 | 57 | 844 |
| 2019 | 58 | 1352 |
| 2020 | 72 | 2028 |
| 2021 | 49 | 1977 |
| 2022 | 49 | 1848 |
| 2023 | 53 | 2389 |
| 2024 | 39 | 1464 |
| 2025 | 34 | 1243 |
Notable alumni
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Gary Chartier
- Occupations
- bloggerphilosopher
- Biography
-
Gary William Chartier is an American legal scholar, philosopher, political theorist, and theologian. His work addresses anarchism and ethics. Chartier is a professor and serves as associate dean of La Sierra University's business school.
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Bill Emmerson
- Occupations
- dentistpolitician
- Biography
-
William Emmerson is a former Republican California State Senator who represented the 23rd district in Riverside County. He previously represented the 37th Senate District, having been elected in a June 8, 2010, special election and sworn into office the next day. Preceding his tenure in the State Senate, Emmerson served as California State Assemblyman from the District 63 representing the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino, having been first elected in November 2004.
General info
| Alternative names | LSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Motto | To Seek, To Know, To Serve |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June). Also Summer Session (June-September) |
| Total FTE staff | 317 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4500 Riverwalk Parkway Riverside, California, 92505-8247 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 315,000 |
| Phone | 9517852000 |