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La Sierra University

La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92505-8247

Official telephone: (800) 874-5587
Fax number: (951) 785-2901
Website: https://lasierra.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: quarter system (four terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 77%
Student:Faculty ratio: 9:1
Total faculty: 99
Full-time faculty: 179
Part-time faculty: 80
Graduation rate: 58% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Pre-Nursing Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Archeology
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Biophysics
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Analytics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Community Psychology
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Design and Visual Communications, General
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • General Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Health Services Administration
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Neurobiology and Behavior
  • Neuroscience
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Photography
  • Physical Fitness Technician
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Nursing Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Health, General
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
  • Radio and Television
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • General Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Health/Medical Physics
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Neuroscience
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Nursing Studies
  • Public Health, General
Diplomas

  • Educational Psychology
  • Music Performance, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • School Psychology
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Doctorates

  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational Psychology
  • Psychology, Other
  • School Psychology
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Archeology
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Music Performance, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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