La Sierra University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3776 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1070 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 997 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 88 of 249 | In California |
| # 3 of 3 | In Riverside |
| # 1525 of 3,555 | For Zoology |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
La Sierra University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,917 | 645 | 1,272 |
| Admissions | 1,754 | 585 | 1,169 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 82 | 149 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 12% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 9% |
| â– Asian | 14% |
| â– Hispanic | 48% |
| â– Black or African American | 8% |
| â– Two or more races | 6% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at La Sierra University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
La Sierra University majors
La Sierra University has granted 220 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 142 master's across 17 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at La Sierra University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 52 | 1 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 40 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 33 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 31 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 12 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 18 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | 6 | - |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 13 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 12 | 1 | - |
| Finance, General | 8 | 1 | - |
| Social Work | 8 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 6 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | 3 | - |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | 5 | - |
| Health Services Administration | 5 | - | - |
| History, General | 5 | - | - |
| Neuroscience | 5 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | 4 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 4 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | 1 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 4 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 2 | - |
| Music, General | 3 | - | - |
| Accounting | 2 | - | - |
| Educational Psychology | - | - | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | - | - |
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 | 1 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | - | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Archeology | - | 1 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 1 | - | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | - | - |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | - | - |
| Community Psychology | 1 | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | - | 1 | - |
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 1 | - | - |
| Photography | 1 | - | - |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 220 | 142 | 4 |
Publications & Citations
La Sierra University has published 1,007 scientific papers with 18,642 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Medicine, Paleontology, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Sociology.
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2 Notable alumni
1. Gary Chartier
2. Bill Emmerson
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