La Sierra University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3491 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #977 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #909 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #81 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 3 | In Riverside |
| #1561 of 3,255 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,263
- Graduates
- 351
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 94% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,878 | 602 | 1,276 |
| Admissions | 1,725 | 568 | 1,157 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 328 | 129 | 199 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
36 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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 | 767 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 265 (16%) |
| White | 203 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 167 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 107 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend La Sierra University is $25,076 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 | $20,444 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,894 |
| $48-75K | $20,931 |
| $75-110K | $24,042 |
| $110K+ | $30,493 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,912 | $15,067 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,912 | $15,067 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,912 | $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 | $4,836 |
| Meal charge | $6,489 |
La Sierra University majors
La Sierra University has granted 308 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 123 master's across 14 programs, and 4 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 | 53 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 40 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 36 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 23 | 1 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 23 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 4 | |
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 2 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 6 | |
| Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Archeology | 1 | 1 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Public Health, General | 2 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 308 | 123 | 4 |
La Sierra University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 56% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
La Sierra University has published 798 scientific papers with 10,121 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Ecology, Medicine, Geology, Chemistry, Paleontology, Zoology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1993 | 6 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 | 13 |
| 1995 | 4 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 | 17 |
| 1997 | 17 | 30 |
| 1998 | 17 | 26 |
| 1999 | 11 | 26 |
| 2000 | 13 | 55 |
| 2001 | 6 | 64 |
| 2002 | 13 | 70 |
| 2003 | 9 | 72 |
| 2004 | 11 | 81 |
| 2005 | 12 | 84 |
| 2006 | 13 | 89 |
| 2007 | 15 | 151 |
| 2008 | 21 | 160 |
| 2009 | 24 | 223 |
| 2010 | 26 | 278 |
| 2011 | 38 | 289 |
| 2012 | 27 | 352 |
| 2013 | 28 | 355 |
| 2014 | 30 | 551 |
| 2015 | 27 | 384 |
| 2016 | 42 | 455 |
| 2017 | 76 | 482 |
| 2018 | 57 | 563 |
| 2019 | 45 | 790 |
| 2020 | 67 | 1155 |
| 2021 | 37 | 1084 |
| 2022 | 40 | 955 |
| 2023 | 33 | 1051 |
Notable alumni
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Gary Chartier
- Occupations
- philosopherblogger
- 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
- politiciandentist
- 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 | 311 |
| 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 |