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Sierra Nevada College is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Incline Village, NV. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Sierra Nevada College top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study hospitality, fine arts, education and teaching, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Sierra Nevada College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 420 to 550 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 540 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school offers classes to 833 students (739 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Sierra Nevada College.
The school serves primarily full-time students. Sierra Nevada College does offer meal plans to students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"SNC Institutional Mission
Sierra Nevada College is a four-year, independent, non-sectarian liberal arts college with graduate programs in Teacher Education. The mission of SNC is to provide a high-quality education in a personalized environment designed to prepare students for successful lives and careers. Sierra Nevada College is committed to helping students develop their potential as thinking, ethical beings possessed of a broad world view. SNC values the uniqueness of individuals and a spirit of entrepreneurship for itself and its students. It also seeks to encourage a sense of responsibility for the future of our increasingly complex, technological, interdependent global environment. Sierra Nevada College is committed to promoting and sustaining opportunities for life-long learning and thus offers intellectual, educational, and cultural resources to its graduates and the communities it serves. (APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FEBRUARY 19, 1999.)
SNC Academic Mission
Our graduates will be scholars of and contributors to a sustainable world. Sierra Nevada College combines the liberal arts and professional preparedness through an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability."
More complete details are provided below.
Sierra Nevada College
999 Tahoe Blvd.
Incline Village, NV 89451
General Phone: (775) 831-1314
http://www.sierranevada.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | liberal arts and humanities, international studies, English language and literature |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 3 | resort management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Science | 2 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Sierra Nevada College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 55 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 2 |
In 2007, Sierra Nevada College had a total enrollment of 833 students (739 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 67% |
| Women | 33% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 27% |
| Graduate | 73% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 273 | 186 | 68% | 70 | 38% |
| Men | 153 | 106 | 69% | 47 | 44% |
| Women | 120 | 80 | 67% | 23 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,005 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,005 |
| Room and board | $ 8,410 |
| Room charge | $ 4,504 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,906 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,799 |
Financial Aid:
Sierra Nevada College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 919200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $80,921 | 4 | $64,494 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $50,108 | 7 | $48,427 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $66,700 | 13 | $55,995 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 3 | 7 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sierra Nevada College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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