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La Sierra University, established in 1922 and also known as LSU, is a private, co-educational Christian university, located in inland Southern California, United States. LSU is a part of the seventh-day Adventist, system of higher education. The main campus is spread across an area of 100 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. LSU is organized into the following academic schools and colleges:
LSU has an active Athletics department. It sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their official mascot is known as the Golden Eagle. The campus is also home to many student-run clubs and organizations.
La Sierra is located in Riverside, CA (a large city). The school is a Seventh Day Adventists school. La Sierra is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
La Sierra has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, science, and business and management.
La Sierra does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 45% of applicants in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
La Sierra had 1,749 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population.
La Sierra offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. La Sierra values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515-8247
General Phone: (951) 785-2000
http://www.lasierra.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 108 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, business, human resources, international business, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, English language and literature, English composition, Spanish language, sociology, history courses, ... |
| Science | 42 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biophysics, biometrics |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | curriculum and instruction, education, educational administration, school counseling, music teaching, special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology, school psychology, psychobiology, educational psychology, child psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science, health and fitness |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, theology, pastoral counseling |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science, computer services management |
Number of programs and degrees for La Sierra in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 208 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 93 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, La Sierra had a total enrollment of 1,749 students (1,559 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 21% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 77% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
La Sierra offers campus housing for 850 of its 1,559 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,307 | 593 | 45% | 337 | 57% |
| Men | 468 | 209 | 45% | 117 | 56% |
| Women | 839 | 384 | 46% | 220 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,846 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,846 |
| Room and board | $ 6,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,934 |
Financial Aid:
La Sierra participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 121500)
La Sierra has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $73,767 | 8 | $68,937 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $58,840 | 15 | $56,776 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $48,040 | 18 | $46,530 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $63,690 | 41 | $54,651 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets La Sierra Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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