La Sierra University
Faith-based college · Riverside, CA · 1,116 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
92%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$22,767
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$52,192
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
52%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into La Sierra University?
La Sierra University accepts about 92 of every 100 applicants (92%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says La Sierra University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on La Sierra University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does La Sierra University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $52,192 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,767 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $38,862 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$38,862
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,862
- Room & board$13,366
- Total cost of attendance$52,192
- Average net price after grants$22,767
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Criminal Justice, Biology, Visual & Performing Arts.
La Sierra University FAQ
- What is La Sierra University's acceptance rate?
- 92% — accessible.
- Is La Sierra University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says La Sierra University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on La Sierra University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does La Sierra University cost?
- About $52,192 a year before aid; $22,767 on average after grants.
- What is La Sierra University's FAFSA school code?
- 001215. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so La Sierra University receives your information.
- What is La Sierra University's graduation rate?
- 52% of students finish within six years.
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