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Sierra College

Rocklin, CA·Public·13,455 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 13,455 students.

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13,455
Students
$4,462
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$37,800
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Sierra College is a public institution located in Rocklin, California with approximately 13,455 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,462 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Sierra College is a public community college in Rocklin, California. It is part of the Sierra Joint Community College District, a district that covers over 3,200 square miles (8,300 km2), serves Placer, Nevada and parts of El Dorado and Sacramento counties.

At just $4,462/year after aid and a median debt of only $9,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable pathways into higher education in the Sacramento region — especially strong if you're planning to transfer to a UC or CSU. The concern worth naming: median earnings of $37,800 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most financial sense as a stepping stone rather than a final destination.

Founded
1936
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Social Sciences16%
Business & Marketing13%
Psychology8%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Computer Science3%
Biological Sciences2%
Mathematics1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Ryan GuzmanJoseph James Dengelo

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,988
Avg Net Price
$4,462
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White54%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino24%
Asian8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (13,455 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Sierra College

5100 Sierra College Blvd

Rocklin, CA 95677-3397

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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