La Sierra University - Riverside, CA
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La Sierra University
School Overview
La Sierra University has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation.
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. La Sierra University is a private, for-profit school.
Contacting the School
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515-8247
Main Phone: (951) 785-2000
Web Site: www.lasierra.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 1,749 (full-time equivalent) students. 97% of students attend full-time, while 3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 117 male students and 220 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.7% of the student body, while females made up 65.3%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (149)%, Hispanic (411)%, Asian (426)%, and Native American (8)%.
La Sierra University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 45.4% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 420. One quarter of students scored at least 540.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.
Degree Programs
Business And Management
CommunicationsComputerEducation- Curriculum And Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
La Sierra University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Division III Independents (for basketball, and baseball).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, and baseball.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 32,496 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 29,040 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 32,496 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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