First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.lasierra.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | La Sierra University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 121 College Algebra, MATH 131 Calculus I 8 Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 121 College Algebra, MATH 131 Calculus I 8 Mathematics | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111, 112, 113 General Biology I, II, III 9 Life Science | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 111, 112 General Chemistry I, II 8 Physical Science | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9…ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9 Freshman Rhetoric | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9…ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9 Freshman Rhetoric | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 104 General Psychology 4 Social Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 155 Introductory Statistics 4 Mathematics |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 121 College Algebra, MATH 131 Calculus I 8 Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 121 College Algebra, MATH 131 Calculus I 8 Mathematics | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111, 112, 113 General Biology I, II, III 9 Life Science | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 111, 112 General Chemistry I, II 8 Physical Science | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9…ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9 Freshman Rhetoric | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9…ENGL 111A, 112A, 113 College Writing I, II, III 9 Freshman Rhetoric | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 104 General Psychology 4 Social Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 155 Introductory Statistics 4 Mathematics | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 254 Principles of Macroeconomics 4 Social Sciences | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 255 Principles of Microeconomics 4 Social Sciences | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 105 The Western Intellectual Tradition | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HPSC 104 Global Int Columbus, HIST 100 European History | 8 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 276 Human & Population Geography 4 Social Sciences | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 4 World Languages | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTA 205 The Language of Art 4 Arts and Humanities IDEI | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUCT 111, 111L Theory IA, Lab | 4 credits |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ARTS 115 Design Fundamentals 4 Arts and Humanities | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ARTS 117 Creative Visual Thinking | 4 credits |
| Biology: Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 100 Biology Elective 4 Physical Science | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 200 Chinese Language & Culture 4 World Languages | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PLSC 100 Political Science Elective | 4 credits |
| Computer Science | 3 | CPTG 104 Introduction to Information Systems | 4 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ARTS 224 Drawing I 4 Arts and Humanities | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 200 French Language & Culture 4 World Languages | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GRMN 200 German Language & Culture 4 World Languages | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITLN 200 Italian Language & Culture 4 World Languages | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 200 Japanese Language & Culture 4 World Languages | |
| Latin | 3 | WDLG 200 World Language Elective 4 World Languages | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 232B University Physics II 4 Physical Science | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 231B University Physics I 4 Physical Science | |
| Physics I | 3 | PHYS 231A General Physics I 4 Physical Science | |
| Physics I, II | 3 | PHYS 232A, 233A General Physics II, III 8 Physical Science | |
| Physics II | 3 | PHYS 232A General Physics II 4 Physical Science | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 100 Precalculus 4 Mathematics | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 200 Spanish Literature & Culture 4 World Languages | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | HPSC 274 American Government 4 Arts and Humanities | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 108 U.S. History to 1877, HIST 109 U.S…HIST 108 U.S. History to 1877, HIST 109 U.S. History since 1877 | 8 credits |
Source: lasierra.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 52 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management | 15 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 13 |
| Psychology | 12 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 12 |
| Social Work | 8 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Finance | 8 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 4 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 4 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 2 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1 |
| Health and Wellness | 1 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
| Photography | 1 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 1 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 1 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Community Psychology | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, California Pacific Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, California Pacific Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), nchchonors.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
4,744,214 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Ontario International (ONT)
Nearest hub airport
Ontario International (ONT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20
Elevation
753 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
44°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
100 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,920 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- California Baptist University4 mi
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- Pomona College18 mi
- Claremont McKenna College18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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