La Sierra University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,218

Cost of attendance at La Sierra University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,218

Cost of attendance at La Sierra University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at La Sierra University was $25,230. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at La Sierra University

La Sierra University net price calculator

$25,230

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of La Sierra University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,230	$339 (1%)	$20,907	$20,608	$22,271	$24,345	$31,218
2021	$24,891	$523 (2%)	$19,752	$19,101	$23,355	$24,911	$29,970
2020	$25,414	$3,963 (18%)	$21,644	$21,494	$24,252	$25,582	$31,102
2019	$21,451	$4,210 (16%)	$18,814	$18,756	$21,501	$24,728	$27,805
2018	$25,661	$2,247 (10%)	$21,133	$21,599	$24,824	$27,690	$30,912
2017	$23,414	$405 (2%)	$19,448	$19,136	$22,087	$26,772	$29,352
2016	$23,819	$208	$19,628	$20,297	$21,709	$24,039	$28,409
2015	$24,027	$573 (2%)	$20,027	$19,315	$23,984	$29,156	$30,249
2014	$23,454	--	$19,453	$20,085	$22,832	$26,470	$29,827

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of La Sierra University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$59,289	$5,347 (10%)	$34,218	$23,946	$1,125
2021	$53,942	$2,314 (4%)	$34,218	$18,374	$1,350
2020	$56,256	$1,263 (2%)	$33,570	$20,715	$1,971
2019	$54,993	$3,090 (6%)	$32,778	$20,298	$1,917
2018	$51,903	$1,494 (3%)	$32,130	$17,919	$1,854
2017	$50,409	$1,581 (3%)	$31,590	$17,028	$1,791
2016	$48,828	$1,140 (2%)	$30,471	$16,593	$1,764
2015	$47,688	$1,068 (2%)	$29,895	$16,047	$1,746
2014	$46,620	$1,170 (3%)	$29,103	$15,807	$1,710
2013	$45,450	--	$28,314	$15,471	$1,665

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does La Sierra University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 850 dormitories available to its students at $4,740 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at La Sierra University is $527 per month.
Does La Sierra University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at La Sierra University for one academic year is $4,050, which works out to $450 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: La Sierra University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,125.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, La Sierra University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,006

If living off-campus, with family: $7,851

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,693
How much is La Sierra University application fees?: La Sierra University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: La Sierra University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

La Sierra University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$923	$730
For out-of-state students	$923	$730

Housing and Meal

La Sierra University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at La Sierra University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,050	$4,740	N/A	18	850
2021	$4,050	$4,740	N/A	18	850
2020	N/A	N/A	$8,625	18	850
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,415	18	850
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,250	18	850
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,100	18	850
2016	N/A	N/A	$7,800	18	900

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by La Sierra University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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