Outcomes at La Sierra
Graduation Rate
53.85%
Transfer-out Rate
12.24%
Retention Rate
76.00%
The graduation rate at La Sierra University is 53.85% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 154 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 286 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 48.38%.
The transfer-out rate is 12.24% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 76% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between La Sierra University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at La Sierra University. 154 students have completed and 35 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 61 students still enrolled and 36 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 286 | 206 | 80 |
| Completers | 154 (53.85%) | 113 | 41 |
| Transfer-out | 35 (12.24%) | 26 | 9 |
| Still Enrolled | 61 (21.33%) | 43 | 18 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 36 (12.59%) | 24 | 12 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 71 students have completed in 4 years and additional 21 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 71 (34.47%) |
36 (36.00%) |
35 (33.02%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 21 (10.19%) |
12 (12.00%) |
9 (8.49%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 10 (4.85%) |
5 (5.00%) |
5 (4.72%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53.85% (154/286) | 56.30% (67/119) | 52.10% (87/167) |
| Asian | 73.47% (36/49) | 75.00% (18/24) | 72.00% (18/25) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.00% (4/16) | 0.00% (0/4) | 33.33% (4/12) |
| Hispanic | 49.66% (72/145) | 52.73% (29/55) | 47.78% (43/90) |
| White | 48.57% (17/35) | 50.00% (7/14) | 47.62% (10/21) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 66.67% (4/6) | 75.00% (3/4) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 58.33% (7/12) | 100.00% (3/3) | 44.44% (4/9) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |