La Sierra University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Riverside, California with 1,116 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, costs an average of $22,767 a year after grants and graduates 52% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
La Sierra University acceptance rate and admissions
La Sierra University admitted 92% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
La Sierra University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Jan 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Jul 26, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision, Jan 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $25 for U.S. applicants ($75 for international applicants). Confirm dates on La Sierra University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
La Sierra University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $38,862 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,366 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $52,192 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $22,767 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,767 a year after grants and scholarships, $29,425 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run La Sierra University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
La Sierra University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $65,403 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
La Sierra University majors and what graduates earn
La Sierra University awarded bachelor's degrees in 40 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from social work ($69,244).
All 40 majors at La Sierra University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at La Sierra University
19 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 19 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health administration | Master's | 40 | n/a | $37,584 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 33 | $67,262 | $41,000 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 31 | $56,228 | $52,214 |
| Business administration | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Archeology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at La Sierra University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,116 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at La Sierra University?
La Sierra University admitted 92% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does La Sierra University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $38,862. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,767 a year in 2024-25.
Is La Sierra University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, La Sierra University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at La Sierra University?
52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do La Sierra University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $65,403 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.