La Sierra University

https://lasierra.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,720

5.15% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,848

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

91.5%

1,917 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,574

81.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.9%

175 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at La Sierra University is $36,720, which is $12,720 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,848.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending La Sierra University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,720

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at La Sierra University was $36,720. The cost of tuition at La Sierra University is $12,720 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of La Sierra University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,848

2024 Value

15.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 La Sierra University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,848. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of La Sierra University grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of La Sierra University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,551

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at La Sierra University was of $15,551 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.64% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at La Sierra University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at La Sierra University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.13% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at La Sierra University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

La Sierra University had a total enrollment of 1,574 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at La Sierra University is 1,284 students and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 81.6% of students enrolled at La Sierra University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at La Sierra University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 12.3% White, 8.45% Black or African American, 6.23% Two or More Races, 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at La Sierra University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.5%) and Asian Male (8.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.6%), followed by White Female (9.54%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at La Sierra University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,574 students. The full-time enrollment at La Sierra University is 1,284 and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 81.6% of students enrolled at La Sierra University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at La Sierra University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at La Sierra University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), La Sierra University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at La Sierra University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
747 enrolled students
Asian
225 enrolled students
White
193 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at La Sierra University is 47.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 12.3% White, 8.45% Black or African American, 6.23% Two or More Races, 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9 students (0.572%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 113 more women than men received degrees from La Sierra University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at La Sierra University is hispanic or latino (187 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (90 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at La Sierra University is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (52 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (20 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at La Sierra University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (53 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), and Education (68 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Sierra University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,552,157 people), Secondary school teachers (533,803 people), Physicians (424,682 people), Education administrators (284,491 people), and Other managers (260,809 people).

The most specialized majors at La Sierra University in 2024 are Protective Services (53 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), Education (68 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Biology (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Sierra University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at La Sierra University are Protective Services (53 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), Education (68 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Biology (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Sierra University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,896,703 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (666,393 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (522,112 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (392,609 people), and Offices of physicians (227,472 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by La Sierra University.

Most Common (2024)

Pre-Nursing Studies
29 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
15 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at La Sierra University was Pre-Nursing Studies with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at La Sierra University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

169

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

282

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at La Sierra University, which is 0.599 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (282).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at La Sierra University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at La Sierra University in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 0.826 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at La Sierra University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 3.42 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from La Sierra University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
187 degrees awarded
Asian
90 degrees awarded
White
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at La Sierra University is hispanic or latino (187 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (90 degrees).

0.665% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
158 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
154 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at La Sierra University is hispanic or latino female (158 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (154 degrees).

Operations

La Sierra University has an endowment valued at nearly $121M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.3M (12.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, La Sierra University had a total salary expenditure of 76.5M. La Sierra University employs 33 Associate professors, 25 Assistant professors and 22 Professors. Most academics at La Sierra University are Male Associate professor (21), Male Professor (16), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Sierra University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Endowment

$121M

2024 Endowment

3.67%

growth from 2023

La Sierra University has an endowment valued at about $121M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of La Sierra University grew 3.67% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $75.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at La Sierra University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.9M

2024 Salaries

3.39%

growth from 2023

In 2024, La Sierra University paid a median of $24.9M in salaries, which represents 32.6% of their overall expenditure ($76.5M) and a 3.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.27% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, La Sierra University paid a total of $6.85M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Sierra University were Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

La Sierra University

About

La Sierra University

SHOW ME THE DATA

About

Costs

Tuition Costs

Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

SAT Scores

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

Endowment

Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

Occupations by Share

Keep Exploring