La Sierra University
Admissions
Interested in attending La Sierra University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into La Sierra University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into La Sierra University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, La Sierra accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 4,198 people applied and 2,410 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at La Sierra University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at La Sierra University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into La Sierra University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things La Sierra considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Considered
- Interview
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into La Sierra University?
Grades
Students who recently attended La Sierra University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.5. 13% of freshmen who attended La Sierra were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
La Sierra is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
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