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Mt Sierra College Introduction

Located in central California, Mt Sierra College has become one of the premiere colleges in the Monrovia area. It is a private, bachelor’s degree-granting institution, offering degrees in Media Arts & Design, Technology, and Business. The college was established less than twenty years ago, in 1990. The vision at its establishment, which remains in place today, was to develop a higher learning institution that would focus also on allowing students to gain practical skills. Through hands-on learning techniques, Mt Sierra College seeks to ensure that each of its graduates gains a comprehensive understanding of the subject area which they study, as well as of the everyday skills required for succeeding in their desired field. This year, for the first time, Mt Sierra College also offered two back-to-back Community Job Fairs to help students to begin to familiarize themselves with potential employers and the general, current job market situation.

Mt Sierra College Academics

There are three degree programs available to degree-seeking students at Mt Sierra College: business, media arts and design, and technology. There are two components that comprise each of the college’s degree programs: a general education curriculum and a core curriculum. The core curriculum comprises the courses which are specific to each field of study. Much of the emphasis of the core curriculum is on gaining practical experience. Students will thus not only spend time mastering the reading and study material of their chosen field, they will also begin to gain real world exposure to its everyday applications. The general education curriculum focuses on a broader approach to education. Through an interdisciplinary learning format, the general education curriculum seeks to enhance students’ written and verbal communication skills. Strengthening all students’ critical thinking skills is also a central element of the goal of the general education curriculum.

Mt Sierra is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, Arlington, Virginia, and is approved as a degree-granting institution by the Bureau for Private Post secondary and Vocational Education, Sacramento, California. It is also officially authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to offer Federal Loans and Grants to students who may qualify.

Mt Sierra College Unique Programs

Perhaps one of the most unique aspects of the Mt Sierra College curriculum is the plethora of online degrees offered. The school utilizes the FlexLearn system to ensure that non-traditional students or those with scheduling conflicts can take courses from the convenience of home or work. This approach allows students to integrate classroom learning with online courses, as students may take classes both on the internet and on campus. While many students choose to enroll in the FlexLearn system in order to utilize this integrated approach to learning, a number of students also opt for pursuing online degrees solely through online course learning. Thus for those who may have career or personal conflicts with traditional campus course schedules, Mt Sierra College offers numerous flexible learning options.

Mt Sierra College Admissions

Applications for admission to Mt Sierra College are available online at the official school website. The college seeks to admit a diverse student body each year, and, as a result, the student body is composed of people from different races, genders, and backgrounds. While the admissions committee seeks to admit students from various educational backgrounds, a high school diploma is a prerequisite for potential matriculates. Additionally, while no formal standardized test scores are required for submission, applicants are expected to take a math and writing evaluation. Applications for admission are reviewed on a rolling basis; thus while preference is not given to those who apply earlier in the cycle, it is advantageous for students to apply as soon as possible given the limited number of available spots.

Mt Sierra College Financial Aid

Mt Sierra College maintains a Student Finance Department to help students and potential students to find the right avenue to finance their education. Over the past decade, the college, in conjunction with the Student Finance Department , has worked to help simplify the usually complicated process of applying for financial aid. The school now offers numerous resources, including complimentary consultation services by trained counselors to help guide you through the process. The Mt Sierra College Financial Aid Application is also available for free online at the school’s official website, along with instructions and information for contacting the financial aid office. The school also offers a Spanish version of each of these forms on the official website.

Information Summary

Ranks 3117th overall and 282nd in California

Overall Score On StateUniversity.com (about)	31.4
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$15,335
Admission Success rate	85%
Student Ratio Ratio of students to faculty	32 : 1
Retention (Full-Time / Part-Time)	53% / 32%
Enrollment Total (all students)	604

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Monrovia, CA 91016

Surrounding community	Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)

Total Population	41,050 (40,954 urban / 96 rural)
Households	14,707 (2.76 people per house)
Median Household Income	$46,468
Families	10,077 (3.32 people per family)

Pop. — African American	3,729
Pop. — Asian	3,456
Pop. — Pacific Islander	182
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native	710
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)	27,524
Pop. — Other	7,517

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Special Focus Institutions — Other technology-related schools

Undergraduate	N/A
Graduate	N/A
Undergraduate Population	N/A
Enrollment	Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & Setting	N/A

General Characteristics

Highest offering	Bachelor's degree
Calendar System	Quarter
Years of college work required	N/A
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mt Sierra College?

Ranks 2067th for total cost of attendance

	In District	In State	Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition	$12,150	$12,150	$12,150
FT Undergraduate Required Fees	$1,335	$1,335	$1,335
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour	$308	$308	$308

FT Graduate Tuition	N/A	N/A	N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees	N/A	N/A	N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour	N/A	N/A	N/A

Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus	$15,335	$15,335	$15,335
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family	$28,773	$28,773	$28,773
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family	$21,893	$21,893	$21,893

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

	In District	In State	Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees	$9,864 $12,155	$9,864 $12,155	$9,864 $12,155

	Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies	$2,500 $3,180
On-Campus – Room & Board	N/A N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses	N/A N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board	$6,265 $6,880
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses	$5,783 $6,558
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board	$5,783 $6,558

Admission Details

Application Fee Required	N/A
Undergraduate Application Fee	$50
Graduate Application Fee	N/A
First Professional Application Fee	N/A

Applicants	66 (50 male / 16 female)
Admitted	56 (43 male / 13 female)
Admission rate	85%

First-time Enrollment	55 (42 male / 13 female)
FT Enrollment	47 (35 male / 12 female)
PT Enrollment	8 (7 male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment	604

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Mt Sierra College use for admissions?

= Required, = Recommended, = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record	/ N/A /
College Prep. Completion	N/A
Recommendations	N/A
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores	N/A
TOEFL	N/A
Other tests	N/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Mt Sierra College accept?

Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity	N/A
Meals per Week	N/A

Room Fee	N/A
Board Fee	N/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Mt Sierra College Ranks 2100th for the average student loan amount.

	Average	Users	% of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid	$1,998	39	36%
State & Local Grant Aid	$3,095	15	14%
Institutional Grant Aid	$1,899	9	8%
Student Loan Aid	$4,534	86	80%
Any financial aid type		90	84%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Mt Sierra College?

	Men	Women	Total
Non Resident Alien	6	2	8
Black Non-Hispanic	19	12	31
Hispanic	171	56	227
Asian / Pacific Islander	59	14	73
American Indian / Alaskan Native	3	1	4
White Non-Hispanic	132	46	178
Race Unknown	68	15	83
Total	458	146	604

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Mt Sierra College?

	Men	Women	Total
Non Resident Alien	3	N/A	3
Black Non-Hispanic	4	2	6
Hispanic	45	5	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	18	4	22
American Indian / Alaskan Native	N/A	N/A	N/A
White Non-Hispanic	23	N/A	23
Race Unknown	23	N/A	23
Total	116	11	127

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Mt Sierra College.

	Men	Women	Total
Design and Visual Communications, General	38	12	50
Computer Systems Networking and Te…	18	2	20
Computer and Information Sciences …	12	3	15
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce	4	4	8
Computer and Information Systems Security	3	1	4

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?


Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications		1	7	2	1	8	1	20
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other		3	1	8		2	1	15
Computer and Information Systems Security		1		1	1	1		4
Design and Visual Communications, General	1	2	21	9		10	7	50
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce	1		2			4	1	8
Graphic Design
Intermedia/Multimedia			1	2				3
Total	2	7	32	22	2	25	10	100

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Mt Sierra College Ranks 3525th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system
Average FT Salary	$34,283 ($34,283 male / N/A female)
Number of FT Faculty	11 (11 male / N/A female)
Number of PT Faculty	53
FT Faculty Ratio	0.2 : 1
Total Benefits	$52,797

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