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Overview
La Sierra University is a Comprehensive institution located in Riverside, CA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92505
United States
Riverside, CA 92505
United States
Contact
Ms. Ivy Tejeda
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: itejeda@lasierra.edu
Phone: 951-785-2957
Fax: 951-785-2447
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: itejeda@lasierra.edu
Phone: 951-785-2957
Fax: 951-785-2447
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other |
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| Biomedical Sciences, General |
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| Biophysics |
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| Neurobiology And Behavior |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business/commerce, General |
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| Finance, General |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| English Language And Literature/letters, Other |
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| Writing, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Wellness, General |
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| Health Services Administration |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| International Public Health/international Health |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Public Health, General |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| International/globalization Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Physical Sciences, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Neuroscience |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Archeology |
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| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Technology |
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| Music, General |
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| Playwriting And Screenwriting |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,198
Applied
2,410
Accepted
1,580
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,804
Females Applied
1,632
Females Accepted
58%
Male Admissions
1,394
Males Applied
778
Males Accepted
56%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.54
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
Interview One recommendation |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Other requirements: | Eligibility Index Table (combination of GPA and test scores) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 516 | 470 | 570 | |
| SAT Math | 507 | 450 | 550 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 16 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
33,570
Private
Fees
990
Full-time student fees
Other Payment Considerations
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
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| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
19,962
Avg. Financial Aid Package
23,286
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
12,052
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,306
Avg. Loan Aid
11,902
Avg. Grant Aid
19,961
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
59%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
92%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,580
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
10%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 48.67% |
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| Black or African American | 7.28% |
| White or Caucasian | 11.46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.19% |
| Asian | 17.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.89% |
| Two or more races | 4.56% |
Gender
Male (45.95%)
Female (71.9%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 25% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Christmas Candlelight Concert, Festival of Nations and Annual Convocation
Christmas Candlelight Concert, Festival of Nations and Annual Convocation
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Pre Dentistry, Pre Med, Enactus (SIFE), International Club and Black Student Association
Pre Dentistry, Pre Med, Enactus (SIFE), International Club and Black Student Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
211
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 93
Part-time - 118
Male - 109
Female - 96
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