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Sierra Nevada University

Incline Village, NV 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 200
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 67%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Incline Village, Nevada, Sierra Nevada University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Sierra Nevada University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Sierra Nevada University is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 58%.

Sierra Nevada University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.


  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,508

Cost of attendance at Sierra Nevada University in 2022 for students from Nevada.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $5,360
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,508

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $16,478
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Sierra Nevada University received on average $13,577 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,577
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 12% $6,049 $30,247
Other Federal Grant 9 22% $3,805 $34,247
State Grant/Scholarships 4 10% $2,380 $9,520
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 28 68% $18,318 $512,896
Total Grant & Scholarships 41 100% $13,577 $556,663

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sierra Nevada University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sierra Nevada University students is 34.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.6%.

34.1%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • white 33.9% 20 students
  • hispanic 45.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Sierra Nevada University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sierra Nevada University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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