About La Sierra University
La Sierra University is a private Christian university in Riverside, California. It is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and serves students in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The university’s campus is located in Riverside.
La Sierra offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and religion. It is known for its faith-based environment and for combining classroom learning with service and community engagement. The university also emphasizes undergraduate research and experiential learning.
- Private Christian university affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Located in Riverside in Southern California’s Inland Empire
- Broad academic offerings across liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and religion
- Transfer and exam credit are evaluated through official university policies
- Regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission