Sierra Nevada College, NV
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Sierra Nevada College Rankings
Affordability44
Selectivity23
Retention6
Graduation1
Earnings16
Diversity27
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Sierra Nevada College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing54%
English Language and Literature3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies17%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Psychology9%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Sierra Nevada College
64%
Admission Rate
530
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Sierra Nevada College
$34K
In-State Tuition
$34K
Out-of-State Tuition
$48K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $17K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $18K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $28K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Sierra Nevada College
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$233
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 5% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $9K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 43% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 42% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 50% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 61% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Sierra Nevada College
56%
Retention Rate
23%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 39% | 30% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 60% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 57% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 60% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 44% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 83% | 53% | 50% |
| Other race | 54% | 62% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Sierra Nevada College
88%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 77% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $41K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Sierra Nevada College
397
Undergraduates
53%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
492
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 29% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 3% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | <1% |
| Other race | 8% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 46% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 21% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
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