La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
1,935
Students
22,896
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
49%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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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 Teheda
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: iteheda@lasierra.edu
Phone: 951-785-2957
Fax: 951-785-2447
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: iteheda@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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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology Related |
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| Biomedical Sciences |
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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 |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related |
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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 |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/health-care Administration |
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| International Public Health |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global 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 |
| Health And Physical Education Related |
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| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Physiological Psychology/psychobiology |
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| Psychology |
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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 |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Technology |
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| Playwriting And Screenwriting |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,162
Applied
2,552
Accepted
1,935
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,882
Females Applied
867
Females Accepted
46%
Male Admissions
3,280
Males Applied
1,685
Males Accepted
51%
Applying
3.31
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 | February 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 20 | 16 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
31,140
Fees
990
Full-time student fees
8,250
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
22,896
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,608
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,278
Avg. Loan Aid
10,030
Avg. Grant Aid
18,520
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
69%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,935
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 47.18% |
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| Black or African American | 6.56% |
| White or Caucasian | 13.18% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.41% |
| Asian | 15.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.55% |
| Two or more races | 3.51% |
| Other | 0.26% |
Gender
Male (40.21%)
Female (59.79%)
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 | 31% |
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
115
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 94
Part-time - 21
Male - 68
Female - 47