Fast Facts

Transfers and Programs

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

• 104 degree programs
• 45 certificate of achievement programs
• 33 Associate Degrees with guaranteed transfers to California State Universities
• Extensive not-for-credit Community Education program
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program for lifelong learners

Top 5 Transfer Schools

1. California State University, Sacramento
2. University of California, Davis
3. California State University, Chico
4. William Jessup University
5. University of Nevada, Reno

Student Population and Perks

Note: Numbers represent the Fall 2025 semester headcount

• 20,819 students enrolled
  • Rocklin Campus: 12,111
  • Nevada County Campus: 987
  • Tahoe-Truckee Campus: 184
  • Dual Enrollment: 3,011
  • Distance Learning: 11,748
• 4,300+ degrees and certificates awarded 2023-24
• 63% of students pay no tuition fees

Perks

• $6,000 to 15,000 in tuition saved* yearly by attending Sierra College
  • $1,145 to attend Sierra College
  • $6,838 to attend a California State University
  • $15,588 to attend a University of California
    
    * One year tuition for 2025/26 academic year in California based on 24 units per year.
• Free student services, including academic counseling, financial aid assistance, tutoring, STEM and writing centers, computer labs and campus libraries
• $200,000 in scholarships awarded each year

Local Economic Impact

• $194.9 million annual budget (2025/26)
• 1,418 full and part-time faculty and staff
• Training our local fire, police, nursing and allied healthcare workforce

Community Enrichment

• 5,627 members in our extensive not-for-credit Community Education program
• 1,430 lifelong learners in our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program
• 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 only a few academic presses 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 30 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 19 intercollegiate teams, they rank:

• 2nd in Northern California
• 3rd in California
• 8th nationally in the Learfield Cup state-division rankings

2025-26 NATYCAA All-Sports Championship stats