La Sierra University
Founded 1922
President Joy Fehr (President)
Fees USD 34,560
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
La Sierra University is a private Seventh-day Adventist university founded in 1922 in Riverside, California. La Sierra enrolls approximately 2,500 students and offers programs in business, education, arts and sciences, nursing, and religion. The university is part of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system and maintains a close relationship with the church’s health and humanitarian mission.
Schools and Colleges
- School of Business — AACSB-accredited programs
- School of Education — Teacher preparation and leadership
- College of Arts and Sciences — Liberal arts and natural sciences
- School of Religion — Theology and ministry programs
How to Apply
- Application: La Sierra Application
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Acceptance Rate: ~55%
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions

