Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
La Sierra University is a private institution in Riverside with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,824 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,217.
Established
1922
Motto
To Seek, To Know, To Serve
Mascot
Golden Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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93%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,155Students
11:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$61,824Earnings 10yr
$26,217Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate93.3%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,910
Room & Board$11,670
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$49,365
Average Net Price$26,217
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$21,620
$30–48K$22,930
$48–75K$25,297
$75–110K$29,627
$110K+$33,048
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$26,217
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (86)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,155
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
Race & Ethnicity
White 9%
Black 7%
Hispanic 52%
Asian 17%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate68.1%
Freshman Retention82.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,617
8 Years$52,107
10 Years$61,824
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$51,100
Men
$60,300
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
163Very High
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
44 mi(76 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
85 mi(147 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
314 mi(544 min)