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La Sierra University

Private nonprofit Riverside, CA · Urban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
64%
Graduation Rate
$61,824
Earnings (10yr)
$45,566
Net Price
92%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

La Sierra University has an acceptance rate of 92%, making it accessible for many students seeking higher education. This high acceptance rate indicates a welcoming environment for those who apply, creating a diverse student body.

According to Opportunity Insights data, specific mobility metrics are not available for La Sierra University. However, graduates earn a median income of $61,824 within ten years of completing their degrees, suggesting that students can find good employment opportunities after graduation.

The net price for attending La Sierra University is $45,566, with a median debt of $27,000. Nearly half of the students receive Pell Grants, highlighting the school's commitment to supporting lower-income students. Health Professions and Criminal Justice are among the top programs, attracting students interested in fields that offer strong job prospects.

Rankings

How La Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation64%Earnings 10yr$62KNet Price$46KRetention77%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate47%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$45K$0-30K$45K$30-48K$46K$48-75K$46K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1118.7%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2947.4%MOBILITY329.73%

Cost & Financial Aid

$37,710
In-State Tuition
$37,710
Out-of-State
$45,566
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
47%
Pell Grant Rate
59%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$44,988
Family Income $0–$30K
$44,593
Family Income $30K–$48K
$45,518
Family Income $48K–$75K
$45,999
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,617
6 Years After Entry
$52,107
8 Years
$61,824
10 Years
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings
58%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,617 6yr $52,107 8yr $61,824 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

329.73%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2947.4%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1118.7%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$81,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.76
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.03
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.1%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 92%
Retention Rate 77%
ACT Midpoint 23
Full-Time Faculty 64%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,396
Diversity Index 0.67
First-Gen Students 40%

Top Programs

Health Professions 26%
Criminal Justice 19%
Business & Marketing 15%
Biology & Biomedical 12%
Visual & Performing Arts 5%
Psychology 5%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Communications 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Predominant Degree Bachelor's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
63%
White
9%
Hispanic
54%
Black
7%
Asian
15%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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