Total Enrollment 903
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Sierra Nevada College

http://www.sierranevada.edu
999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, Nevada 89451
(775) 831-1314

Our graduates will be scholars of and contributors to a sustainable world. SNC combines the liberal arts and professional preparedness through an interdisciplinary curriculum which emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking and environmental, social, economic, and educational sustainability.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Sierra Nevada College, 81.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 81.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,458), and 47% receive loans ($7,171 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,824.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Sierra Nevada College is $25,134 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 309 people applied to Sierra Nevada College. Of the applicants, 55.0% were admitted (54.0% male & 56.0% female ) and 53.0% accepted (53.0% male and 53.0% female)

Of the 380 undergraduate students at Sierra Nevada College, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 54.0% of the 523 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     21.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     61.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     60.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     27.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     38.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Jul 15th
Admissions Office Phone 866-412-4636
Admissions Office Email admissions@sierranevada.edu
Admissions Office Address # 999 Tahoe Blvd. # Incline Village, NV 89451
Admissions Website http://www.sierranevada.edu/admissions

In order to be accepted to Sierra Nevada College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Sierra Nevada College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 23
Business Administration and Management, General 8
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
Resort Management 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer Science 0
Education 165
Elementary Education and Teaching 123
Secondary Education and Teaching 42
English language and literature/letters 3
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
International/Global Studies 1
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Science 3
Psychology 6
Psychology, General 6
Visual and performing arts 9
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
 
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