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4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside , CA 92515-8247
(951) 785-2000
www.lasierra.edu

Setting

Large city

Enrollment

2,195

Full time

1,806

Part time

389

Men full time

791

Women full time

1,015

Region Campus Street View

Mission Statement

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La Sierra University More Information

Type of School

Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

Religious affiliation

Seventh Day Adventists

Highest degree offered

Doctoral and First-professional

Calendar

Quarter

Distance learning opportunities

Yes

La Sierra University Diversity

American Indian/Alaskan Native

1%

Asian/Pacific Islander

24%

Black/Non-Hispanic

9%

Hispanic

26%

White/Non-Hispanic

25%

Non-Resident Alien

10%

Race/ethnicity unknown

5%

Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.
La Sierra University Admission Basics

Admissions office phone number

-

Open admission policy

No

Undergraduate Application fee

$30

Applied

1,307

Admitted

593

Enrolled

337

Admitted %

45%

La Sierra University Admission factors

Admission test scores

Required

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Required

TOEFL

Required

Completion of college preparatory program

Required

Recommendations

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

La Sierra University Admission statistics

Students submitting SAT

79%

SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

420

SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

540

SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

430

SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

550

Students submitting ACT

26%

ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

17

ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

23
La Sierra University Cost

In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$21,846

Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$21,846

Books and Supplies

$1,386

On-campus room and board

$6,330

Off-campus room and board

$9,288

La Sierra University Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

99%

Receiving Federal Grants

38% , $3,655 on average

Receiving Institutional Aid

98% , $7,837 on average

Receiving Student Loans

59% , $6,043 on average

La Sierra University Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Biochemistry	3	0	0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	25	0	0
Biometry/Biometrics	0	0	0
Biophysics	2	0	0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Accounting	3	3	0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General	0	0	0
Business Administration and Management, General	28	1	0
Business/Commerce, General	1	0	0
Finance, General	9	10	0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General	0	2	0
International Business/Trade/Commerce	3	0	0
Management Information Systems, General	0	0	0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General	4	3	0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	6	0	0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Computer Science	1	0	0
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other	0	0	0
Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	4	0
Curriculum and Instruction	0	15	0
Education, General	0	0	0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	4	0
Music Teacher Education	0	0	0
Special Education and Teaching, General	0	0	0
English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
English Composition	4	0	0
English Language and Literature, General	0	4	0
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other	4	0	0
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Spanish Language and Literature	6	0	0
History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
History, General	10	0	0
History, Other	0	0	0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	20	0	0
Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Mathematics, General	1	0	0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
International/Global Studies	4	0	0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other	7	0	0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	12	0	0
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Religion/Religious Studies	9	0	0
Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Chemistry, General	3	0	0
Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Developmental and Child Psychology	0	0	0
Educational Psychology	0	0	0
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology	4	0	0
Psychology, General	5	0	0
School Psychology	0	0	0
Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Social Work	14	0	0
Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Economics, General	2	0	0
Political Science and Government, General	0	0	0
Social Sciences, General	0	0	0
Sociology	0	0	0
Theology and Religious Vocations	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Divinity/Ministry	0	2	0
Pastoral Studies/Counseling	0	0	0
Theology/Theological Studies	0	0	0
Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Art/Art Studies, General	4	0	0
Fine/Studio Arts, General	2	0	0
Graphic Design	2	0	0
Music Performance, General	2	0	0
Music, General	5	0	0

La Sierra University Deadlines

Early decision deadline

-

Early action deadline

-

College will notify student of early decision by

-

College will notify student of early action by

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Priority application deadline

-

Financial aid priority deadline

-

Regular application deadline

-

Fall application deadline

-

SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

-

SAT Subject score report due

-

Financial aid deadline

-

Transfer priority application deadline

-

Transfer priority financial aid deadline

-

Transfer application closing date

-

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

-

College will notify student by

-

College will notify student of transfer decision by

-

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

-

Student must reply to acceptance by

-

Student must reply to financial aid decision by

-

Deadline for housing deposit

-
La Sierra University Admin Settings

College Profile Override

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Scholarship Calculator Link

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Facebook Link

-

Twitter Username

-

Virtual Tour Link

-

Enable Regional Events

-

La Sierra University Sports

National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

Football program

-

Basketball program

-

Baseball program

-

Cross country/track program

-

La Sierra University Military Programs

ROTC

No

Army

No

Navy

No

Air Force

No
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La Sierra University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:	Amount
La Sierra University Grant	$1,650

Student Reviews of La Sierra University

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shantal from Fresno, CA

I really enjoy the atmosphere that is presented here at La Sierra U.. Being a private school, the class sizes are relatively small and God is everyone's main priority. It is nice to commune with fellow believers and even though not all students are… more read full review

I really enjoy the atmosphere that is presented here at La Sierra University. Being a private school, the class sizes are relatively small and God is everyone's main priority. It is nice to commune with fellow believers and even though not all students are of the same faith, everyone is courteous towards other religions and respectful of other practices. The people here are what make La Sierra such an awesome place to be. Everyone that comes through here will surely have many great experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime. read full review
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Emmanuel from Ontario, CA

All types especially out of the box thinking Christians read full review

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