Sierra College
Sierra College is an open-admission, 2-year community college based in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Rocklin, California. Sierra is the only community college in the nation with an academic press, and it also boasts the Sierra Art and Natural History Museum, a regional attraction. The Center for Nevada Studies at Sierra College is a unique facility that places emphasis on the traditions and culture of the Sierra Nevada region.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
18,221
Total Number of Undergrads
18,221
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Honors Program
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $1,142
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $7,320
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,709
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
55
Size of Town
Suburb: Large
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Sacramento
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Yuba City
San Diego
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,100
What Students Are Saying
3.22
Average Rating
sierra college tahoe-truckee campus has small classes so there is more attention for students.
it's the temple of the success.
it's the temple of the success.
N'guessan from Truckee, CA
sierra is a great school to start out with. it saves so much money and the classes are just as good, if not better than a csu. sierra prepared very well for going away to college, and living in the real world.
Jessica from Auburn, CA
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