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#29 Best Private Colleges in California

La Sierra University

Riverside, California

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Overview

Enrollment

1,614
La Sierra University overview
Location Riverside, California
Online lasierra.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Seventh Day Adventists
La Sierra University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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La Sierra University, located in suburban Riverside, California, approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles, is a private Seventh-day Adventist institution situated on a 150-acre campus in the foothills of the Box Springs Mountains. The university, established in 1922 as La Sierra Academy and later becoming a full college in 1939, maintains close ties to its religious heritage while offering undergraduate and graduate programs across four schools. La Sierra is particularly known for its business and pre-professional health programs, with the Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business receiving recognition for its social enterprise emphasis. The campus features Spanish mission-style architecture throughout its academic buildings and residential facilities, where most first-year students reside in one of three residence halls.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

La Sierra University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 880/1140
ACT 18/28
GPA 3.54

Applications Accepted

91.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,912
Costs for La Sierra University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,350
Other Fees$990
Room and Board $11,325
Budget for Other Expenses$4,886
Total One Year Cost$52,463

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

32% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by La Sierra University students
Subject Percent of Class
Biology 24%
Business 23%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 9%
Psychology 9%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024