Sierra College
About Sierra College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Sierra College teaches in Rocklin, in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of Sacramento, and is one of the few California community colleges with dormitories. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and allied health, the sciences and psychology are its largest programs.
Founded
1936
Location
Rocklin, California
Students
14,122
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
42%
Below national average
Tuition
$1,446
Per year
Avg Net Price
$7,245
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,294
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
42% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72.3%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
28.2%
$/Student
$5.6K
Class Size
Large
The 42% graduation rate is below average, but 72.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,446
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$13,631
Books & Supplies
$1,792
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,002
After Financial Aid
$7,245
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,042
Receive Grants
21.6%
Take Loans
1.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $17,002/yr, including $13,631 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $7,245.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Sierra College fund their education.
While in School
21.6%
Get Grants
Free money
1.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,349
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Sierra College.
Gender
53.5%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
14,122
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.7%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
24%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 47% men). 44.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
14,122
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Sierra College fields 14 varsity teams with 420 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
14
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
420
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
267
Men
153
Women
7
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Sierra Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,294
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Social Sciences, General
$30K
537 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
533 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
508 grads
Psychology, General
$35K
330 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$28K
272 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
120 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.