La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,270
Graduate Enrollment: 387
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.07%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 59.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 45.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 11.5%
Black: 7.4%
Hispanic: 45.9%
Asian: 16.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 4.3%
Non-resident alien: 13.5%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 7.4%
Hispanic: 45.9%
Asian: 16.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 4.3%
Non-resident alien: 13.5%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,046
In-State tuition: $34,218Out-of-State tuition: $34,218
Estimated books and supplies: $1,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,790 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,006 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,253 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,006 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,255 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,628 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 56.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,907 |
| $30k-48k | $20,608 |
| $48k-75k | $22,271 |
| $75k-110k | $24,345 |
| $110k+ | $31,218 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 35%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 89.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,349 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,463 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 57.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,282 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,931 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 13 | $37,500 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 28 | $25,500 | $270 | $40,605 ($3,384) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 41 | $25,632 | $269 | $19,648 ($1,637) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $30,764 | $281 | $24,086 ($2,007) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 45 | $31,000 | $329 | $30,310 ($2,526) | $51,617 ($4,301) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 23 | $35,500 | $373 | $43,009 ($3,584) | $60,961 ($5,080) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 40 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 40 | $28,333 | $276 | $35,617 ($2,968) | $28,602 ($2,384) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $532 | $65,412 ($5,451) | $63,090 ($5,258) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $25,000 | $265 | ||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 13 | $26,333 | $276 | ||
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 18 | $466 | $57,383 ($4,782) | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 23 | $41,138 ($3,428) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $72,180Full time faculty: 51%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $20,797,171 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $23,441,032 (2022)