Sierra College
Sierra College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Rocklin.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,221 students attend the school. Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Sierra College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $38. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,168 and $46 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students18,221 |
Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 6 | 34 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $278/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,510 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $19,460 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $34,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 56% of Sierra College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 32% | $4,616 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $493 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $1,911 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $184 |
Federal Student Loans | 3% | $5,097 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,413
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$3,831 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,621 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,154 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,074 |
Over $110,000$10,743 |
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Student Population
18,221
Undergrads
0
Graduates
10,096
Women
8,125
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
57% |
Hispanic |
26% |
Asian |
6% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.