Sierra Nevada College

Sierra Nevada College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Incline Village, Nevada. Sierra Nevada College was founded in 1969 and now enrolls around 774 students a year, including 350 undergrads. Sierra Nevada College provides on-campus housing for up to 168 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 80% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Sierra Nevada College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Sierra Nevada College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Sierra Nevada College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Sierra Nevada College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Sierra Nevada College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Sierra Nevada College on the Student Life page.

2021 Sierra Nevada College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	64%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	54%
Tuition	$34,319

Is Sierra Nevada College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Sierra Nevada College offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Sierra Nevada College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Sierra Nevada College. Sierra Nevada College admitted 64% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 830 students applied to Sierra Nevada College and 528 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Sierra Nevada College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Sierra Nevada College, around 56% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Sierra Nevada College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 47%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Sierra Nevada College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 90% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Sierra Nevada College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Sierra Nevada College's endowment was valued at $4.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $6,698 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Sierra Nevada College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Sierra Nevada College. Based on this information, how does Sierra Nevada College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Sierra Nevada College a good school for you?

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Where is Sierra Nevada College Located?

Sierra Nevada College is located in the small town setting of Incline Village, Nevada, less than an hour from Reno.

If you want to see Sierra Nevada College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Incline Village, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reno-Tahoe International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Sierra Nevada College and Incline Village are like without leaving home.

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