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La Sierra University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

19:1

Religious affliation

Seventh Day Adventist

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$34,902

Out of state

$34,902
Graduate

In state

$15,997

Out of state

$15,997

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 51.0% $6,000
State/local grants 44.0% $7,776
Institutional grants 100.0% $15,341
Loans 62.0% $5,826

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$11,325 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,350 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,886 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
91.85%
  • Apply 1,878
  • Accepted 1,725
  • Attend 329

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$30
Graduate
$30

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
60%
Male Students
40%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Hispanic/Latino47.52%
  2. Asian16.42%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities15.43%
  4. Caucasian12.58%
  5. Black6.63%
  6. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.68%
  7. Not Specified0.37%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.37%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

2,073

Undergraduate students

1,513

Graduate students

560

Full Time Students
87%
Part Time Students
13%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Softball
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Female

    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
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