More selective than 23% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose La Sierra University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
La Sierra University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is La Sierra University compared with other California colleges?
La Sierra University has the 71st-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | California State University-Fullerton | 91% | 70% | $6,555 |
| 68 | University of California-Merced | 91% | 69% | $11,983 |
| 69 | California College of the Arts | 91% | 61% | $53,909 |
| 70 | California State University-Los Angeles | 91% | 53% | $3,967 |
| 71 | La Sierra University | 92% | 60% | $45,566 |
| 72 | California State University-Chico | 93% | 63% | $14,480 |
| 73 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | 93% | 43% | $8,615 |
| 74 | William Jessup University | 93% | 56% | $28,062 |
| 75 | Sonoma State University | 93% | 58% | $12,885 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at La Sierra University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
La Sierra University admissions questions
What is the La Sierra University acceptance rate?
La Sierra University accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,088 of 2,238 applicants were admitted.
Does La Sierra University require the SAT or ACT?
La Sierra University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at La Sierra University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (258 of 2,088).
Is La Sierra University getting harder to get into?
La Sierra University accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to La Sierra University overview