by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for La Sierra University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at La Sierra University amounted to $37,710 each year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees were $990; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,720 |
| Fees | $990 |
| Total | $37,710 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would La Sierra University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how La Sierra University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, La Sierra University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the La Sierra University Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at La Sierra University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,228 |
| Two Years Ago | $33,912 |
| One Year Ago | $34,920 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,720 |
The following chart shows how tuition at La Sierra has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 5.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $39,653 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.30%, so a year from now students could pay around $38,954.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,954 |
| In 2 Years | $40,239 |
| In 3 Years | $41,566 |
| In 4 Years | $42,937 |
| In 5 Years | $44,353 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $163,696.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at La Sierra University, go to the La Sierra University Financial Aid page.
