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La Sierra University

4500 Riverwalk Pkwy, Riverside, United States
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    53
  • Class Notes
    30
  • Textbook Notes
    20
  • Study Guides
    3
  • Currently Enrolled
    9
  • Previously Enrolled
    9

Overview of La Sierra University

About this school

LaSierra is a church-affiliated university. Founded in 1922, its name was changed in 1991 from Loma Linda University. Its 40-acre campus is located in Riverside, 58 miles in Los Angeles.

  • Institution Type

    Private

  • Undergraduate Students

    • Undergraduate Students:1,935
    • Men:778 Men (40.2%)
    • Women:1,157 Women (59.8%)

Location

Admission Information

Freshman Admission Requirements

Difficulty of Admission

Admission to La Sierra University is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

  • High School Graduation:

    High school diploma required and GED is accepted

  • High School Program:

    College preparatory program is not required

Required Or Recomended High School Units

SubjectRequired UnitsRecommended Units
English
4
-
Mathematics
3
4
Science
2
3
Foreign Language
2
3
Social Studies
2
-
History
-
-
Academic Electives
1
-

Examinations Required

ExamRequiredScores Due Date
SAT or ACT
Required
Not reported
SAT Only
-
-
ACT Only
-
-
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
-
-
SAT Subject Tests Only
-
-
Essay/TestStatusScores Due Date
SAT Essay Component Policy
Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy
SAT: No policy as of now ACT: Not used

Admission Details

Admissions Office

Address
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
City, State, Zip
Riverside, CA 92505
Phone
(951) 785-2176
Fax
(951) 785-2901
Email
admissions@lasierra.edu

Application Dates And Fees

Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
-
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer Of Admission
September 20
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
-
Early Decision Notification
-
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
-
Early Action Notification
-

Application Form

Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay Or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Letters Of Recommendation
1 required for some freshmen
Other
Eligibility Index Table (combination of GPA and test scores) required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.

FactorImportance
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
Class Rank
Recommendations
Essay
Interview
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Work
Particular Talent/Ability
Character/Personal Qualities
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency
Geographic Residence
Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Ethnicity
Work Experience

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate

Overall Admission Rate
49% of 5,162 applicants were admitted
Women
46% of 1,882 applicants were admitted
Men
51% of 3,280 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

Students Enrolled
588 (23%) of 2,552 admitted students enrolled
Women
379 (44%) of 867 admitted students enrolled
Men
209 (12%) of 1,685 admitted students enrolled

Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students

Average GPA
3.31
375 And Above
24%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
3%

SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students

Sat Math
Not reported
• Score 700 - 800
Not reported
• Score 600 - 700
Not reported
• Score 500 - 600
Not reported
• Score 400 - 500
Not reported
• Score 300 - 400
Not reported
• Score 200 - 300
Not reported
• Score 700 - 800
Not reported
• Score 600 - 700
Not reported
• Score 500 - 600
Not reported
• Score 400 - 500
Not reported
• Score 300 - 400
Not reported
• Score 200 - 300
Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students

Act Composite
20 average |16-22 range of middle 50%
• Score 30 - 36
4%
• Score 24 - 29
15%
• Score 18 - 23
47%
• Score 12 - 17
34%
• Score 6 - 11
0%
• Score 5 Or Below
0%

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Expenses

Cost of Attendance

  • Books & Supplies: - $32,130 (70.66%)
  • Room & Board: - $8,250 (18.14%)
  • Other Expenses: - $1,854 (4.08%)
  • Tuition & Fees: - $3,240 (7.12%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees

Payment Plans

La Sierra University accepts installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
-
Website
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator Url
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 2 | Final deadline August 15
Award Notification Date
On a rolling basis beginning April 15
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology

Forms Required

Forms RequiredFiling Cost
FAFSA| Code is 001215
Free
State Aid Form
-

Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid

First-Year Student

Financial Aid Applicants
401 (98.3%) of freshmen
Found To Have Financial Need
329 (82.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
325 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
33 (10.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent Of Need Met
76%
Average Award
$25,608
• Need-Based Gift
Received by 325 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,802
• Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 282 (86.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,153
• Merit Based Gift
Received by 38 (11.7%) of aid recipients
Merit Based Gift
70 (17.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,091

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
1,661 (98.1%) of undergraduates
Found To Have Financial Need
1,301 (78.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,292 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
167 (12.9%) of aid recipients
Average Percent Of Need Met
69%
Average Award
$22,896
• Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,292 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,520
• Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,139 (88.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,146
• Merit Based Gift
Received by 107 (8.3%) of aid recipients
Merit Based Gift
335 (19.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,030

Borrowing

2016 Graduates with Loans
Not reported
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Scholarchips And Grants

Need Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non Need Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement
Biological Sciences, Business, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Religion/Biblical Studies
Creative Arts/Performance
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama
Special Achievements/Activities
Leadership
Special Characteristics
Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Public Servants, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported

Academics & Instruction

Academics Overview

Academic Calendar System

Quarter

Summer Session

Offered

Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Cirriculum

Required

Computer

Students required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty & Instruction

Full-Time Faculty

94

Part-Time Faculty

21

Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree

43%

Regular Class Size

  • 2-9 students: - 37% of classes
  • 10-19 students: - 32% of classes
  • 20-29 students: - 17% of classes
  • 30-39 students: - 7% of classes
  • 40-49 students: - 4% of classes
  • 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
  • Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

  • 2-9 students: - 45% of discussion sections/labs
  • 10-19 students: - 26% of discussion sections/labs
  • 20-29 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
  • 30-39 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
  • 40-49 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
  • 50-59 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
  • Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Libraries

Library Available On Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,021,858
Computer Ownership
Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available On Campus
300
Internet E Mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Students Requiring Accommodations

Available

Services for Students with Accessibility Needs

La Sierra University provides wheelchair access

Undergraduate Retention & Graduation

Returning First-Year Students

63.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

50.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

79%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

85.0%

Programs & Majors

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors (35)

  • Accounting
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biophysics
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Economics, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Film/Cinema/Video Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • History, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • International/Global Studies
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
  • Psychology, General
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Most Popular Disciplines

Offered

Professional Degree Programs

Some online degree programs

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services

Online Degrees

Business administration, criminal justice

Graduate and Professional Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education

Master's Programs of Study (18)

  • Accounting
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Business Administration and Management--General
  • Communication--General
  • Counselor Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • English
  • Finance and Banking
  • Human Resources Management
  • Marketing
  • Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
  • Religion
  • Religious Education
  • School Psychology
  • Writing

Campus Life

Location & Geography

Population

313,673

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles

Campus Size

100 acres

Weather

Temperature
48.8 average low in January, 77.1 average high in September
Rain
42 rainy days per year

Available Transportation

Nearest Bus Station
10 mile(s) from campus in Riverside
Nearest Train Station
10 mile(s) from campus in Riverside

Housing

College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing

Students of College Housing

31% of all students

Housing Restrictions

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

70%

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Personal Support Services

Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports & Recreation

School Athletics

Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
Golden Eagle
School Colors
Royal blue and gold

Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)

FactorOfferedScholarships Given
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)

SportOfferedScholarships Given
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball

Student Activities

Activities And Organizations

La Sierra University offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, pre dentistry, pre med, enactus (sife), international club, black student association

Sororities

Fraternities

ROTC

Student Body

Co-educational

Yes

Number of Full-Time Undergraduates

1,735

Undergraduates

All Undergraduates
1,935
Women
1,157
Men
778

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

  • 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
  • 17.4% Asian
  • 7.5% Black/African-American
  • 53.6% Hispanic/Latino
  • 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
  • 1.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
  • 15.0% White
  • 0.3% Unknown

International Students

12.0% from 41 countries

Average Age

21

Number of Graduate Students

483

Student Resources