Sierra College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	125
Student to faculty ratio	23 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Rocklin, California, Sierra College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Sierra College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Sierra College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Sierra College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Sierra College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,156

Cost of attendance at Sierra College in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,900

Cost of attendance at Sierra College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Sierra College received on average $3,670 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,670

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	525	29%	$4,903	$2,573,959
Other Federal Grant	1,318	73%	$2,552	$3,362,884
State Grant/Scholarships	1,635	90%	$1,657	$2,708,772
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	28	2%	$361	$10,118
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,657	91%	$3,670	$6,081,774

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sierra College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sierra College students is 36.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.3%.

36.2%

asian 54.7% 75 students
African American 29.0% 22 students
white 35.5% 348 students
hawaiian 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 33.0% 178 students
International Students 59.3% 16 students
Mixed Race 35.3% 54 students

Service Offerings

Sierra College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sierra College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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