Overview

La Sierra University is a University institution located in Riverside, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 4500 Riverwalk Parkway
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

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Neurobiology And Behavior
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services Administration
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
International Public Health/international Health
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Neuroscience
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Archeology
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music, General
Playwriting And Screenwriting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,198

Applied

2,410

Accepted

1,263

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,804

Females Applied

1,632

Females Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,394

Males Applied

778

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
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 %	75th %
ACT Composite		16	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,720

Private

Fees

990

Full-time student fees

12,135

Room & board

5,190

Room only

Financial Aid

24,673

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,646

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,245

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,165

Avg. Loan Aid

10,135

Avg. Grant Aid

20,551

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,263

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	52.47%
Black or African American	6.17%
White or Caucasian	9.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	17.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.49%
Two or more races	5.26%

Gender

Male (41.01%)

Female (58.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
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

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

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
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
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No