Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $35,910
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $35,910
- Average Net Price
- $26,217
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 47.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,670
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $19,431
- Books & Supplies
- $1,350
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $48,930
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 61.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 47.4%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $21,620 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $22,930 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $25,297 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $29,627 |
| $110,001+ | $33,048 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at La Sierra University pay far less than the $48,930 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $26,217 after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $21,620 annually, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay $33,048. Over four years, costs range from $86,480 to $132,192 depending on family income. The Seventh-day Adventist university keeps expenses manageable through institutional grants averaging $21,867 for the 22% who receive them.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median earnings of $61,824 ten years out, this debt burden stays reasonable at about 5% of income. The 52% loan repayment rate reflects mixed financial outcomes. Hispanic students, who make up 52% of enrollment, and California residents paying in-state rates get the strongest value proposition at this Riverside campus.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median earnings of $61,824 ten years out, this debt burden stays reasonable at about 5% of income. The 52% loan repayment rate reflects mixed financial outcomes. Hispanic students, who make up 52% of enrollment, and California residents paying in-state rates get the strongest value proposition at this Riverside campus.
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