Sierra Nevada College

www.sierranevada.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,319

2021 Average Net Price

$36,696

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

4.95%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

66.7%

957 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

631

76.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.1%

30 Graduates

About

Sierra Nevada College is a higher education institution located in Washoe County, NV. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Sierra Nevada College were General Educational Leadership & Administration (40 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (27 degrees), and Secondary Education & Teaching (21 degrees).

In 2021, 215 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sierra Nevada College. 64.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (163 degrees), 27.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sierra Nevada College is $34,319, which is $11,135 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Sierra Nevada College is $34,319, which is $11,135 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,696.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Sierra Nevada College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,319

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Sierra Nevada College was $34,319. The cost of tuition at Sierra Nevada College is $11,135 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sierra Nevada College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,696

2021 Value

21%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sierra Nevada College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,696. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sierra Nevada College grew by 21%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sierra Nevada College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,825

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sierra Nevada College was of $13,825 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sierra Nevada College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Sierra Nevada College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 12.2% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sierra Nevada College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.95%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Sierra Nevada College was 4.95%, which represents 15 out of the 303 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Sierra Nevada College received 957 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 17.6% annual growth. Out of those 957 applicants, 638 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.7% acceptance rate.

There were 631 students enrolled at Sierra Nevada College in 2021. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Sierra Nevada College has an overall enrollment yield of 11.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

638

Accepted Out of 957

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Sierra Nevada College was 66.7% (638 admissions from 957 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 46.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 17.6%, while admissions grew by 69.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Sierra Nevada College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

22% of enrolled first-time students at Sierra Nevada College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Sierra Nevada College had a total enrollment of 631 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sierra Nevada College is 482 students and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at Sierra Nevada College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sierra Nevada College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.3% White, 5.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Black or African American, 2.54% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.38% Asian, and 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sierra Nevada College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.7%), followed by White Female (39.5%) and Asian Female (1.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.6%), followed by White Male (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sierra Nevada College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 631 students. The full-time enrollment at Sierra Nevada College is 482 and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at Sierra Nevada College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sierra Nevada College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sierra Nevada College was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Sierra Nevada College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sierra Nevada College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
507 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
36 enrolled students
Black or African American
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sierra Nevada College is 80.3% White, 5.71% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Black or African American, 2.54% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.38% Asian, and 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 61 more women than men received degrees from Sierra Nevada College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sierra Nevada College is white (163 degrees awarded). There were 27.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Sierra Nevada College is General Educational Leadership & Administration (40 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (27 degrees) and Secondary Education & Teaching (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sierra Nevada College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (107 degrees awarded), English (14 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra Nevada College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,813,966 people), Secondary school teachers (484,122 people), Education administrators (326,002 people), Other managers (254,385 people), and Postsecondary teachers (228,319 people).

The most specialized majors at Sierra Nevada College in 2021 are EDUCATION. (107 degrees awarded), English (14 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Psychology (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra Nevada College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Sierra Nevada College are EDUCATION. (107 degrees awarded), English (14 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Psychology (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sierra Nevada College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,203,060 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (513,016 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (374,018 people), Outpatient care centers (206,857 people), and Individual & family services (192,227 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sierra Nevada College.

Most Common (2021)

General Educational Leadership & Administration
40 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
27 degree-majors awarded
Secondary Education & Teaching
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Sierra Nevada College was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Sierra Nevada College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

138

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra Nevada College, which is 0.558 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (138).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sierra Nevada College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra Nevada College in Secondary Education & Teaching, which is 1.63 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra Nevada College in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 3.44 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Sierra Nevada College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Sierra Nevada College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
163 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sierra Nevada College is white (163 degrees awarded). There were 27.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

14.9% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
99 degrees awarded
White Male
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sierra Nevada College is white female (99 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (64 degrees).

Operations

Sierra Nevada College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.22M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.21M (16.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Sierra Nevada College had a total salary expenditure of 16.2M. Sierra Nevada College employs 13 Assistant professors, 5 Professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Sierra Nevada College are Male Assistant professor (8), Female Assistant professor (5), and Male Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sierra Nevada College are: Management, with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Endowment

$7.22M

2021 Endowment

18.5%

growth from 2020

Sierra Nevada College has an endowment valued at about $7.22M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Sierra Nevada College grew 18.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sierra Nevada College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.4M

2021 Salaries

8.71%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Sierra Nevada College paid a median of $6.4M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($16.2M) and a 8.71% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Sierra Nevada College paid a total of $1.26M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sierra Nevada College were Assistant professor with 13 employees, Professor with 5 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sierra Nevada College were Management with 10 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sierra Nevada College was Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, Female Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Male Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sierra Nevada College.