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La Sierra University Tuition and Fees

Located in Riverside, CA, La Sierra University is a private, Seventh Day Adventist university. La Sierra University occupies a total area of about 150 acres. It was in 1922 when the La Sierra University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, La Sierra University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is To Seek, To Know, To Serve and its official colors are gold and blue. In addition to over 1,746 undergr

$31,788

Tuition

$48,267

Cost of Attendance

$21,451

Net Price

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La Sierra University Tuition and Fees

La Sierra University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $33,570, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. While housing costs $8,625, the charges for books and supplies and other expenses stand at $1,971 and $4,674, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$32,778	$32,778
Book & Supplies	$1,917	$1,917
Room & Board cost	$8,415	$8,415
Other Expenses	$5,157	$5,157
Total Cost of Attendance	$48,267	$48,267

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $33,570. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,971 toward books and supplies, $11,854 for room and boarding charges, and $4,674 toward other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $52,069 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$21,451

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$18,814

$30,001 to $48,000

$18,756

$48,001 to $75,000

$21,501

$75,001 to $110,000

$24,728

$110,000+

$27,805

As for the net cost for attending LSU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At LSU, the average net price is estimated to be $25,414. Candidates whose annual family income is less than $30,000 will have to pay a net amount of $21,644. For the individuals whose income is somewhere between $30,001 and $48,000, the amount comes to $21,494. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $24,252 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $25,582 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $31,102 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$92,108

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$956

Total interest paid

$22,598

Sum of Loan Payments

$114,706

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at La Sierra University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $92,108 for example. This will result in a $11,471 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $114,706 which is $22,598 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$32,778	$32,778
Room & Board Cost	$8,415	$8,415
Total Tuition & Fees	$41,193	$41,193

At La Sierra University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $33,570 in a year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $11,854 toward their room and boarding charges. Accordingly, the overall cost for undergraduate students at the university totals about $52,069 per year, based on the available data.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$13,140	$13,140
Fees	$930	$930

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at LSU, the amount stands at $14,070 per year. This includes $13,140 for the graduate tuition as well as an amount of $930 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$730
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$883

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend La Sierra University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $234, while that of undergraduate degrees is $258, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. At present, La Sierra University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 67 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$8,415	$13,779
Other Expense	$5,157	$6,519
Book & Supplies	$1,917	$1,917

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at La Sierra University, these charges depend upon whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. For on-campus housing, students have to pay $12,342 per year, whereas, the cost for off-campus lodging is $20,715 a year. The room and boarding charges for on-campus students come to around $8,625, while the off-campus candidates would need to pay $15,084. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,971 for books and supplies. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $3,717 for on-campus candidates and $5,631 for students who are off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$8,415

Off Campus

$13,779

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$5,157

Off Campus

$6,519

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,917

Off Campus

$1,917

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	$32,656	$628

La Sierra University offers 1 online programs across 1 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at La Sierra University is around $261,435 as per official data. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $25,414 in 2018-2019, $21,451 in 2017-2018, and $25,661 in 2016-2017.

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Credits

Master of Arts in Teaching

Type: online

Total Cost : $ 32656

Cost per credit: $ 628

Total Credits: 52

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