by our College Data Analytics TeamIs La Sierra worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
La Sierra is ranked #2,531 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within California, it ranks #191 of 304 for value.
These La Sierra majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | #197 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #377 of 425 |
| Marketing | #434 of 534 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #434 of 534 |
| Exercise Science | #490 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #559 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #559 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #591 of 678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #591 of 678 |
| Health & Physical Education | #672 of 757 |
Below is the detailed La Sierra value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
La Sierra University is ranked #166 out of #346 in California for quality and #191 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the La Sierra financial aid page to be sure.
La Sierra University is ranked #2,531 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
La Sierra University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at La Sierra costs about $45,685. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $182,738 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $51,494 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $45,566 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $45,685 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $182,738 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the La Sierra net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What La Sierra costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a La Sierra degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $205,976 | — | — |
| All Students | $182,738 | #2,531 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $182,264 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $205,976 | — | — |
| All Students | $182,738 | #191 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $182,264 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at La Sierra shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,620 |
| $30K–$48K | $22,930 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,297 |
| $75K–$110K | $29,627 |
| Over $110K | $33,048 |
About 98% of La Sierra undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,678 per year. Get more details on the La Sierra financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the La Sierra net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.