Sierra College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,156

Cost of attendance at Sierra College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,900

Cost of attendance at Sierra College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Sierra College was $5,921. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Sierra College

Sierra College net price calculator

$5,921

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Sierra College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$5,921	$358 (6%)	$1,101	$2,745	$5,296	$7,424	$6,453
2021	$6,279	$22	$3,206	$3,721	$6,666	$8,552	$10,510
2020	$6,257	$214 (4%)	$2,265	$3,260	$6,172	$8,681	$10,273
2019	$6,043	$370 (6%)	$2,992	$4,250	$6,876	$9,244	$10,581
2018	$6,413	$1,802 (22%)	$3,831	$4,621	$7,154	$9,074	$10,743
2017	$8,215	$213 (3%)	$5,848	$7,114	$9,378	$10,956	$13,072
2016	$8,428	$331 (4%)	$6,336	$7,023	$9,271	$10,712	$12,414
2015	$8,759	$443 (5%)	$7,364	$8,287	$10,082	$12,348	$13,715
2014	$8,316	--	$6,853	$7,704	$9,576	$11,579	$12,784

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Sierra College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$19,813	$432 (2%)	$1,156	$16,865	$1,792
2021	$20,245	$12	$1,156	$16,865	$2,224
2020	$20,233	No change	$1,144	$16,865	$2,224
2019	$20,233	$2	$1,144	$16,865	$2,224
2018	$20,231	No change	$1,142	$16,865	$2,224
2017	$20,231	$99	$1,142	$16,865	$2,224
2016	$20,330	$8	$1,142	$16,964	$2,224
2015	$20,338	No change	$1,150	$16,964	$2,224
2014	$20,338	$468 (2%)	$1,150	$16,964	$2,224
2013	$19,870	--	$1,150	$16,496	$2,224

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Sierra College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $7,600 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Sierra College is $844 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Sierra College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,792.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Sierra College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,096

If living off-campus, with family: $3,096

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,096
How much is Sierra College application fees?: Sierra College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Sierra College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Sierra College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$46	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$327	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Sierra College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Sierra College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$7,600	125
2021	N/A	N/A	$7,400	121
2020	N/A	N/A	$7,400	120
2019	N/A	N/A	$7,400	120
2018	N/A	N/A	$7,400	121
2017	N/A	N/A	$7,400	121
2016	N/A	N/A	$7,400	120

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Sierra College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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