La Sierra University
Riverside, California · Private
La Sierra University admitted 93% of 2,238 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 60% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
La Sierra University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- January 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application fee is $25 ($75 for international applicants), and La Sierra University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check La Sierra University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,908 a year. After grants, students paid $28,076 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is La Sierra University’s acceptance rate?
La Sierra University admitted 93% of applicants: 2,088 of 2,238 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is La Sierra University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due January 1, 2027 and regular decision is due July 26, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is La Sierra University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and La Sierra University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does La Sierra University have supplemental essays?
No. La Sierra University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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