La Sierra University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3515 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1004 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #935 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #82 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 3 | In Riverside |
| #1620 of 3,048 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,351
- Graduates
- 387
- 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 66% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult 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 | 66% | 64% | 67% |
| Applicants | 2,726 | 874 | 1,852 |
| Admissions | 1,801 | 555 | 1,246 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 260 | 116 | 144 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 27 | 8 | 19 |
1,738 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
71 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in La Sierra University are 880-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in La Sierra University are 18-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 741 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 272 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 245 (14%) |
| White | 214 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 136 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 81 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 35 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend La Sierra University is $25,230 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 | $20,907 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,608 |
| $48-75K | $22,271 |
| $75-110K | $24,345 |
| $110K+ | $31,218 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,228 | $15,067 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,228 | $15,067 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,228 | $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 | $4,740 |
| Meal charge | $4,050 |
La Sierra University majors
La Sierra University has granted 301 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 114 master's across 12 programs, and 6 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 | 60 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 13 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | 27 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | ||
| Social Work | 26 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 9 | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 14 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 9 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Public Health, General | 5 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 3 | |
| Neuroscience | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | ||
| School Psychology | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 301 | 114 | 6 |
La Sierra University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 51% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
La Sierra University has published 697 scientific papers with 8,340 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 8 |
| 1995 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | 9 | 12 |
| 1997 | 14 | 28 |
| 1998 | 14 | 22 |
| 1999 | 11 | 22 |
| 2000 | 9 | 50 |
| 2001 | 7 | 58 |
| 2002 | 11 | 58 |
| 2003 | 8 | 43 |
| 2004 | 10 | 68 |
| 2005 | 9 | 68 |
| 2006 | 13 | 77 |
| 2007 | 13 | 131 |
| 2008 | 20 | 141 |
| 2009 | 19 | 218 |
| 2010 | 29 | 257 |
| 2011 | 23 | 250 |
| 2012 | 24 | 271 |
| 2013 | 23 | 323 |
| 2014 | 25 | 478 |
| 2015 | 23 | 352 |
| 2016 | 37 | 378 |
| 2017 | 35 | 375 |
| 2018 | 96 | 516 |
| 2019 | 44 | 639 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1046 |
| 2021 | 39 | 1054 |
| 2022 | 37 | 905 |
Notable alumni
-
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.
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 | 310 |
| 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 |