N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,282

Avg.Financial Aid

001290

FAFSA Code

Sierra College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    ACCJC

  • Website

    https://www.sierracollege.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    18,314

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

A community college named, Sierra College, is located in Rocklin, CA. In 1936, Sierra College was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Sierra College has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Esse Quam Videri and its official colors are cardinal and white. At Sierra College, the total enrolment stands at 18,226. The school has a total of 759 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 70% of the students are 24 and under at Sierra College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at SC, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 84 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Brandon Aiyuk, Ryan Guzman, Fenuki Tupou, and James LeVoy Sorenson. Sierra College's sporting teams are affiliated to CCCAA, and Big 8 Conference (California). Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. A total of 175 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

5100 Sierra College Blvd

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Sierra College doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. It can be concluded that scoring high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT is not an important criterion for Sierra College, as the average SAT or ACT score of students is not available publicly. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, California 95677-3397. To gather more information, they can call them at (916) 624-3333.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $6,043

  • Average Annual Cost

    $1,104

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $13,864

  • Other Fees

    $40

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $7,400

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,096

Total One Year Cost

$13,864

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $19,583. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

24:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

72%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

51%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

40%

Male Professors

60%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Social Sciences, General

    545 Graduates

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

    424 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    363 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    189 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    134 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    133 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    111 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    98 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    134 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    133 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    111 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    98 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    83 Graduates

  • Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...

    71 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    64 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    62 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    58 Graduates

  • History

    42 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    40 Graduates

  • Audiovisual Communications Technolo...

    38 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    37 Graduates

  • Fire Protection

    34 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    33 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    33 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    31 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    30 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    29 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    27 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    25 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    25 Graduates

  • Physics

    24 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    22 Graduates

  • Computer Programming

    21 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    21 Graduates

  • Sociology

    21 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    19 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    19 Graduates

  • American Sign Language

    17 Graduates

  • Economics

    17 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    16 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    16 Graduates

  • General Sales, Merchandising and Re...

    16 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    15 Graduates

  • Agriculture, General

    14 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    14 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    14 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...

    13 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    11 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    11 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    11 Graduates

  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

    9 Graduates

  • Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...

    8 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    8 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    7 Graduates

  • Apparel and Textiles

    6 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    6 Graduates

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicatio...

    6 Graduates

  • Music

    5 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    5 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences a...

    4 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    4 Graduates

  • Real Estate

    4 Graduates

  • Carpenters

    3 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    2 Graduates

  • Engineering Technology, General

    1 Graduates

  • Journalism

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

18,314

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

Full-time / Part-time

36% / 64%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

57%

Unknown

0%

Black

3%

Hispanic

27%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

1%

Out Of State

98%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$69,725 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wolverines

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

190

Total Female Athletes

138

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

1

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Swimming and Diving

Water Polo

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Beach Volleyball

Campus Security

The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $7,400 per year. Sierra College offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At SC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 45% and 55%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$25,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$30,700/year

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

N/A - N/A

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 4185 students

43% Graduated

2% Still Enrolled

35% Transfer

20% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,282

Students Receiving Federal Grants

33%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,917

Students Receiving State Aid

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,116

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

1%

Average Aid Per Year

$256

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$8,459

$30K - $48K

$7,201

$48K - $75K

$4,575

$75K - $110K

$2,207

> $110K

$870

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,002, whereas the financial aid is $354. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $1,883, while the institutional aid is $354.

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