La Sierra University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventists Church
Main Campus
La Sierra University Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity11
Retention44
Graduation1
Earnings30
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at La Sierra University
70%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
30%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics7%
Health Professions and Related Programs20%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting13%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences2%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into La Sierra University
47%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
515
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending La Sierra University
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after La Sierra University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$282
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $24K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 46% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 63% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at La Sierra University
78%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 40% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 42% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 39% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after La Sierra University
89%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$62K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 82% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $62K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at La Sierra University
1,666
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
514
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 12% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near La Sierra University, CA
American College of Healthcare and Technology
1 miles, SE
North-West College-Riverside
1 miles, E
Advance Beauty Techs Academy
2 miles, SW
Norco College
4 miles, W