La Sierra University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3479 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #968 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #900 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #80 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 3 | In Riverside |
| #1548 of 3,506 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 1,244
- Graduates
- 367
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 91% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,238 | 832 | 1,406 |
| Admissions | 2,088 | 760 | 1,328 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 255 | 99 | 156 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
24 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 | 741 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 261 (16%) |
| White | 205 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 152 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 132 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 91 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend La Sierra University is $28,076 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 | $21,620 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,930 |
| $48-75K | $25,297 |
| $75-110K | $29,627 |
| $110K+ | $33,048 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,920 | $15,067 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,920 | $15,067 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,920 | $15,067 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $930 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $930 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $930 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 850 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,625 |
| Room charge | $4,980 |
| Meal charge | $6,690 |
La Sierra University majors
La Sierra University has granted 251 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 100 master's across 12 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at La Sierra University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 61 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 32 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 6 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | 15 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | 3 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Social Work | 12 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 11 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Public Health, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Neuroscience | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | ||
| School Psychology | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Archeology | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 | ||
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 1 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 251 | 100 | 7 |
La Sierra University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
La Sierra University has published 981 scientific papers with 17,690 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Medicine, Paleontology, Chemistry, Sociology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1993 | 6 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 | 15 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 | 20 |
| 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 | 513 |
| 2016 | 59 | 588 |
| 2017 | 82 | 717 |
| 2018 | 57 | 844 |
| 2019 | 58 | 1351 |
| 2020 | 72 | 2024 |
| 2021 | 49 | 1977 |
| 2022 | 49 | 1847 |
| 2023 | 53 | 2385 |
| 2024 | 39 | 1455 |
Notable alumni
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Gary Chartier
- Occupations
- bloggerphilosopher
- Biography
-
Gary William Chartier is a 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 | 312 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4500 Riverwalk Parkway Riverside, California, 92505-8247 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 315,000 |
| Phone | 9517852000 |