Published cost of attendance is $51,459. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $44,988, middle-income families pay around $45,518, higher-income families pay approximately $45,999.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,459 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,710 |
| Room and Board | $13,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,893 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $45,566 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $44,988 |
| $30–48k | $44,593 |
| $48–75k | $45,518 |
| $75–110k | $47,266 |
| $110k+ | $45,999 |
Published cost of attendance is $51,459. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $44,988, middle-income families pay around $45,518, higher-income families pay approximately $45,999. Azimuth ranks La Sierra University #1391 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 2.4 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,058. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,898, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of La Sierra University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,898, placing La Sierra University in the 32.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,282 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing La Sierra University in the 79.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks La Sierra University #912 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects La Sierra University's concentration in business and professional fields. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs is the largest program with 75 graduates, anchoring the institution's degree output. The Criminal Justice program graduates 53 students earning median 4-year earnings of $53,902, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 33 students with median 4-year earnings of $56,939, at 0.8x benchmark. Digital Marketing and Social Work round out the top five, with 31 and 16 graduates respectively earning $48,040 and $69,244 at 0.7x and 1.3x benchmark performance. This program mix — anchored in Business — supports consistent mid-career earnings outcomes across the institution's graduate cohort.
