La Sierra University, CA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
45%
Tuition
$31,590
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#44 in Regional Universities West
Scholarships
Honors Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$100-$3,200
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Honors Scholarship - The Honors Department recommends students from the honors program for this award.
La Sierra Academic Achievement Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$10,000 (one year only)
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1270
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra Academic Achievement Award - For first-year students who demonstrate superior scholastic ability through a nationally established testing process, but who did not qualify for a National Merit Award. Students who score at or above 1270 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT will qualify for this award in their first (freshman) year. Students cannot receive either the La Sierra 4-Year Renewable Scholarship or Presidential Scholar and this award in the same year.
La Sierra/NAD 100% Free Tuition Partnership
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra/NAD 100% Free Tuition Partnership - Covers any gap between a student?s tuition and general fee, and what is awarded from educational allowance (NAD tuition subsidy), Cal Grant, and institutional aid. This award is only available to students in a degree program on the main campus and who live in the residence halls and whose educational allowance (NAD tuition subsidy) is paid directly from the conference or academy at the rate of 70% of La Sierra?s tuition and general fee amount.
Presidential Scholar
Type
Automatic
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Presidential Scholar - Granted to two high-achieving freshman annually. Candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.6 and demonstrate outstanding citizenship by improving the world around them through missions, voluntarism, and leadership, and have applied to La Sierra as an incoming freshman. Students receiving this award are not eligible for the National Merit, Academic Achievement, or the 4-year Renewable Award.
SDA Membership Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,250
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
SDA Membership Award - Students who are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church or non-SDA students who graduate from an SDA academy will receive a tuition discount based on enrollment. This award does not apply to reduced-tuition programs.
Student Missionary/Task Force Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Up to $2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Student Missionary/Task Force Scholarship - Given to students who have given nine to 12 months of ?mission? service or an adjusted amount for shorter terms of service prior to their enrollment or re-enrollment at the university.
La Sierra 4-year Renewable Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,100
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra 4-Year Renewable Scholarship: A renewable award for students working on an undergraduate degree. Award amounts will be adjusted on an annual basis based on updated GPA information. Students who are eligible for the National Merit Award, Presidential Scholar, or the La Sierra Achievement Award will not get both awards; they will get the higher of the two. Not available to off-campus programs (such as Criminal Justice or Digital Learning) or reduced tuition programs (such as ACCESS and ESL/ELC).
* First-time international students without high school GPA information will be awarded at the 3.25 GPA level.
* First-time freshmen without GPA information (i.e. GED, CHSPE) will be awarded at the 2.75 GPA level
La Sierra 4-year Renewable Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,150
Required GPA
2.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra 4-Year Renewable Scholarship: A renewable award for students working on an undergraduate degree. Award amounts will be adjusted on an annual basis based on updated GPA information. Students who are eligible for the National Merit Award, Presidential Scholar, or the La Sierra Achievement Award will not get both awards; they will get the higher of the two. Not available to off-campus programs (such as Criminal Justice or Digital Learning) or reduced tuition programs (such as ACCESS and ESL/ELC).
* First-time international students without high school GPA information will be awarded at the 3.25 GPA level.
* First-time freshmen without GPA information (i.e. GED, CHSPE) will be awarded at the 2.75 GPA level
La Sierra 4-year Renewable Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,200
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra 4-Year Renewable Scholarship: A renewable award for students working on an undergraduate degree. Award amounts will be adjusted on an annual basis based on updated GPA information. Students who are eligible for the National Merit Award, Presidential Scholar, or the La Sierra Achievement Award will not get both awards; they will get the higher of the two. Not available to off-campus programs (such as Criminal Justice or Digital Learning) or reduced tuition programs (such as ACCESS and ESL/ELC).
* First-time international students without high school GPA information will be awarded at the 3.25 GPA level.
* First-time freshmen without GPA information (i.e. GED, CHSPE) will be awarded at the 2.75 GPA level
La Sierra 4-year Renewable Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,250
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra 4-Year Renewable Scholarship: A renewable award for students working on an undergraduate degree. Award amounts will be adjusted on an annual basis based on updated GPA information. Students who are eligible for the National Merit Award, Presidential Scholar, or the La Sierra Achievement Award will not get both awards; they will get the higher of the two. Not available to off-campus programs (such as Criminal Justice or Digital Learning) or reduced tuition programs (such as ACCESS and ESL/ELC).
* First-time international students without high school GPA information will be awarded at the 3.25 GPA level.
* First-time freshmen without GPA information (i.e. GED, CHSPE) will be awarded at the 2.75 GPA level
La Sierra 4-year Renewable Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$6,300
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra 4-Year Renewable Scholarship: A renewable award for students working on an undergraduate degree. Award amounts will be adjusted on an annual basis based on updated GPA information. Students who are eligible for the National Merit Award, Presidential Scholar, or the La Sierra Achievement Award will not get both awards; they will get the higher of the two. Not available to off-campus programs (such as Criminal Justice or Digital Learning) or reduced tuition programs (such as ACCESS and ESL/ELC).
* First-time international students without high school GPA information will be awarded at the 3.25 GPA level.
* First-time freshmen without GPA information (i.e. GED, CHSPE) will be awarded at the 2.75 GPA level
La Sierra 4-year Renewable Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,880
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra 4-Year Renewable Scholarship: A renewable award for students working on an undergraduate degree. Award amounts will be adjusted on an annual basis based on updated GPA information. Students who are eligible for the National Merit Award, Presidential Scholar, or the La Sierra Achievement Award will not get both awards; they will get the higher of the two. Not available to off-campus programs (such as Criminal Justice or Digital Learning) or reduced tuition programs (such as ACCESS and ESL/ELC).
* First-time international students without high school GPA information will be awarded at the 3.25 GPA level.
* First-time freshmen without GPA information (i.e. GED, CHSPE) will be awarded at the 2.75 GPA level
La Sierra National Merit Award Commended
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
33% tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra National Merit Award Commended: For students who demonstrate superior scholastic ability through a nationally established testing process. This award is renewable for up to four years (12 quarters). Evaluation of a student?s continued eligibility will be made each year after the completion of the spring quarter. Students who drop below 12 units per quarter for more than one quarter will be withdrawn from the program.
Requirements:
?
Take the PSAT during junior year and SAT during senior year
?
Maintain 3.5 GPA
?
Pass two-thirds of the units attempted each year
?
Submit proof of eligibility
La Sierra National Merit Award Finalist
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra National Merit Award Finalist: For students who demonstrate superior scholastic ability through a nationally established testing process. This award is renewable for up to four years (12 quarters). Evaluation of a student?s continued eligibility will be made each year after the completion of the spring quarter. Students who drop below 12 units per quarter for more than one quarter will be withdrawn from the program.
Requirements:
?
Take the PSAT during junior year and SAT during senior year
?
Maintain 3.5 GPA
?
Pass two-thirds of the units attempted each year
?
Submit proof of eligibility
La Sierra National Merit Award Semi-finalist
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
50% tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
La Sierra National Merit Award Semi-Finalist: For students who demonstrate superior scholastic ability through a nationally established testing process. This award is renewable for up to four years (12 quarters). Evaluation of a student?s continued eligibility will be made each year after the completion of the spring quarter. Students who drop below 12 units per quarter for more than one quarter will be withdrawn from the program.
Requirements:
?
Take the PSAT during junior year and SAT during senior year
?
Maintain 3.5 GPA
?
Pass two-thirds of the units attempted each year
?
Submit proof of eligibility
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$500-$3,600
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-420-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Music Scholarship - The Music Department recommends students for this award. Students are required to audition to receive this scholarship.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533