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La Sierra University (La Sierra or LSU) is a Seventh-day Adventist co-educational university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Adventist Accrediting Association. Other schools and departments within La Sierra are also accredited, such as: the Department of Health and Exercise Science by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; the Department of Music by the National Association of Schools of Music; the Social Work program by the Council on Social Work Education; and the School of Religion by The Association of Theological Schools. La Sierra University is located in Riverside, California, United States. Founded in 1922 as Southeastern California Academy, it later became La Sierra College, and then was merged into Loma Linda University in 1967. Modern-day La Sierra University began in 1990, when it once again became an independent institution. La Sierra is a leading school in Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), having won multiple national and world championships.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1857 students
- $23,637.00 avg tuition
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside,
CA
92515-8247
(951) 785-2000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.lasierra.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:
www.lasierra.edu/sfs
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
La Sierra University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 1,444 | |
| Admitted | 759 | 53% |
| Enrolled total | 348 | |
| Full Time: | 338 | |
| Part Time | 10 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 560 |
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 74% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 13% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 28% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
La Sierra University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $23,637.00 | $23,637.00 | $23,637.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $936.00 | $936.00 | $936.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $657.00 | $657.00 | $657.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $22,716.00 | $22,716.00 | $22,716.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $867.00 | $867.00 | $867.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $631.00 | $631.00 | $631.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,990.00 | $10,845.00 | $6,660.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,085.00 | $4,635.00 | $6,660.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,605.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 98% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $13,024.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 57% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,627.00 |
La Sierra University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Biometry/Biometrics | X | |||
| Biophysics | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | X | ||
| Finance, General | X | X | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | X | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Composition | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| History, Other | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| International/Global Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | X | |||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | X | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | X | |||
| Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Divinity/Ministry | X | |||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | X | |||
| Theology/Theological Studies | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Music, Other | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near La Sierra University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| California Baptist University | 4.1mi |
| Riverside Community College | 7.5mi |
| Kaplan College-Riverside | 8.4mi |
| Everest College-Ontario Metro | 10.1mi |
| University of California-Riverside | 10.3mi |
| Providence Christian College | 11.6mi |
| Platt College-Ontario | 11.8mi |
| American Career College | 12.1mi |
| Sage College | 12.4mi |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cucamonga | 14.6mi |
| Westwood College-Inland Empire | 15.2mi |
| Everest College-San Bernardino | 15.9mi |
| San Bernardino Valley College | 16.0mi |
| Concorde Career College | 16.1mi |
| Loma Linda University | 16.6mi |
