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La Sierra is located in Riverside, California (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 science and business and management.
La Sierra does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 38% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
La Sierra had 1,941 enrolled students in 2005. 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 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
Admissions Phone: (951) 785-2176
Financial Aid Phone: (951) 785-2175
http://www.lasierra.edu
La Sierra awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 139 | business management, finance, marketing, human resources, accounting, international business, business, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 75 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, education, school counseling, music teaching, special ed |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | liberal arts and sciences, English, English composition, history, English language and literature, Spanish language, social services, political science, ... |
| Science | 28 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biophysics, biomathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | psychology, school psychology, psychobiology, educational psychology, child psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and fitness, exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, pastoral counseling |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science, computer services management |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for La Sierra in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 186 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 147 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, La Sierra had a total enrollment of 1,941 students (1,739 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 79% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
La Sierra offers campus housing for 850 of its 1,739 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,389 | 533 | 38% | 388 | 73% |
| Men | 526 | 205 | 39% | 160 | 78% |
| Women | 863 | 328 | 38% | 228 | 70% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (951) 785-2176
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,083 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,083 |
| Room and board | $ 5,244 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,718 |
Financial Aid:
La Sierra participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 121500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (951) 785-2175
La Sierra has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $64,021 | 7 | $63,944 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $51,078 | 13 | $49,615 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $41,342 | 13 | $41,589 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $55,174 | 34 | $49,160 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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