La Sierra University

La Sierra University is a private, Christian university in Riverside, CA. Admission is modestly competitive, as the acceptance rate is 47%. We've ranked it #677 in the US on our best overall colleges list. It is a small institution with 1,921 full-time undergrads in attendance. La Sierra's most popular major is a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, which accounts for 12% of the student body. Alternative frequently decided focuses include Business, which accounts for 9% of students, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science (8%). Its criminal justice program is ranked #7 in the United States and second in California. What's more, La Sierra ranked 13th in California for best Christian colleges. For applicants based in California, tuition goes for $31,139; out-of-state applicants, however, must pay $34,416. Before you decide against applying because of the cost, be aware that 88% of La Sierra undergrads are awarded some monetary support. 46% of La Sierra University undergraduates end up winding up their college education with a diploma, hoping to find their dream jobs. The average graduate earns $33,700 two years after college. After 4 more years in the labor force, their average income grows 46.9% to $49,500, which is 23.4% above the national median earnings. You may also want to be aware that most accepted students achieved scores between 900 and 1120 on the SAT. Further, it does not have evening degree programs, and undergrads may study abroad for a semester. Related to your bank account, be aware that students awarded Pell grants receive $4,906 in financial aid on average and 51% of students procure state grants to subsidize their tuition costs. Respecting demographics, 60% of undergraduates are female and 15% of students are from households with an income between $75k and $110k. With respect to campus life, La Sierra has 5 women's varsity teams, such as Volleyball, Softball, and Track and Field: X-Country. To wind things up, two years after completing their studies, 12% of La Sierra's graduates are not employed and 15% of alumni are unemployed six years after graduation.