by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,577 undergraduates in 2020, La Sierra is a small, private university located in Riverside, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, La Sierra offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by La Sierra can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our La Sierra Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Seventh Day Adventists faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Seventh Day Adventists Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit La Sierra Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", La Sierra does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit La Sierra Veteran Services . For more information, check out our La Sierra for Veterans Guide.
La Sierra offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
La Sierra has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,577 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,343 (85.2%). Part-time attendance was 234 (14.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,343 | 234 | 1,577 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, La Sierra is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank La Sierra #794 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at La Sierra by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the La Sierra Diversity Guide.
La Sierra has a total of 92 student athletes, 54 men and 38 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $762,510 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $762,510 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to La Sierra University Athletics