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La Sierra University
Riverside,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate57%
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About La Sierra University
La Sierra University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Riverside, California. La Sierra University was founded in 1922. The college enrolls around 2,278 students per year, including 1,862 undergrads.
2021 Acceptance Rate for La Sierra University
It is not difficult to get into La Sierra University. La Sierra University admitted 57% of all applicants in 2021. In 2021, 4,198 students applied to La Sierra University and 2,410 were admitted.
| La Sierra University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 86.5% |
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La Sierra University Campus Tours
La Sierra University is located in the town of Riverside, California, near Los Angeles.
If you would like to see La Sierra University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91 to Riverside, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ontario International.
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College Info
La Sierra University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to La Sierra University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to La Sierra University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
La Sierra University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
450 - 550
Reading SAT Range
470 - 570
La Sierra University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$45,222
In State$45,222
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$33,912
$33,912
Fees
$990
$990
Housing
$8,970
$8,970
Books
$1,350
$1,350
Student Life
Wondering what life at La Sierra University is like? There are approximately 2,278 students enrolled at La Sierra University, including 1,862 undergraduate students and 416 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from CA and 10% percent of students are from other states.
87%
Full Time13%
Part Time90%
In State10%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,278
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
57%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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