La Sierra University's published cost of attendance is $51,459. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $44,988, low-to-middle-income families pay around $44,593, middle-income families pay about $45,518, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $47,266, and higher-income families pay roughly $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 |
La Sierra University's published cost of attendance is $51,459. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $44,988, low-to-middle-income families pay around $44,593, middle-income families pay about $45,518, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $47,266, and higher-income families pay roughly $45,999. Azimuth ranks La Sierra University #1391 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. La Sierra University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid available through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The university works with families to bridge the gap between sticker price and what they actually pay through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loan options. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university's financial aid office can provide personalized estimates based on individual circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,058; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,898, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
