Fast Facts

Transfers and Programs

Sierra College offers extremely affordable higher education with smaller class sizes and hands-on training opportunities.

• 153 degree programs
• 41 certificate programs
• 36 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
• 35 Associate Degrees with guaranteed transfers to California State Universities
• Traditional, online and hybrid courses
• Extensive not-for-credit Community Education program
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program for lifelong learners

Student Population and Perks

Note: Numbers represent the Fall 2024 semester headcount

• 19,945 students enrolled in courses for credit (traditional and distance learning)
  • Rocklin Campus: 9,711
  • Roseville Center: 308 (all classes and services moved to Rocklin Campus in 2025)
  • Nevada County Campus: 802
  • Tahoe-Truckee Campus: 212
  • Dual Enrollment: 3,011
  • Distance Learning: 5,901
• 3,573 degrees and certificates awarded 2023-24
• 66% of students pay no tuition fees

Perks

• $5,000 to 13,000 in tuition saved* yearly by attending Sierra College
  • $1,104 to attend Sierra College
  • $6,084 to attend a California State University
  • $14,436 to attend a University of California
    
    * One year tuition for 2024/25 academic year in California based on 24 units per year.
• Free student services, including academic counseling, financial aid assistance, tutoring, math and writing centers, computer labs and campus libraries
• $300,000 in scholarships awarded each year

Local Economic Impact

• $196.1 million annual budget (2024/25)
• 1,438 full and part-time faculty and staff
• Training our local fire, police, nursing and allied healthcare workforce

Community Enrichment

• Visit the Dietrich Theatre and Ridley Gallery for events, performances, concerts and exhibits
• Attend public lectures and open forums on history, science, art and more
• Cheer on the Sierra College Wolverine Athletics teams at sporting events
• Read a book from our award-winning Sierra College Press, one of the first complete academic press operated by a community college in the United States
• Explore dinosaurs, fossils, planetarium shows and more at our nationally-recognized Natural History Museum

Campus Life

• More than 25 student clubs with opportunities to get involved, explore interests, make friends and have fun
• Be a part of Associated Students of Sierra College (ASSC), Sierra College’s student government
• Participate in activities, on-campus jobs, cultural events (Earth Day, People and Culture Day, Heritage Months) and more

Athletics

Sierra College athletes excel on the playing field and in the classroom. With 18 intercollegiate teams, they rank:

• Top athletic program in Northern California
• 4th in California
• 18th nationally

* 2023-24 NATYCAA All-Sports Championship stats