Mt Sierra's tuition & fees has increased from $13,361 (2014) to $15,588 (2019), and the rate of tuition increase is 16.67% over the past 10 years.
The tuition & fees have not risen since 2017 at Mt Sierra College.
Mt Sierra's tuition increase rate is lower than the California's average increase rate of 18.05%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 14.83% from 2014 ($31,103).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, Mt Sierra's COA is $35,715, which is increased by 1.12% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to Mt Sierra's COA over the past 5 years.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 16.67% for the last 5 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $14,220. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Mt Sierra College over last the 5 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,100, and it has not changed since 2014.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $2,100 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $2,100 | |
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| 2016-17 | $2,100 | |
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| 2017-18 | $2,100 | |
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| 2018-19 | $2,100 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 14.52% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2019. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Mt Sierra College.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $15,642 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $16,137 | 3.16% |
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| 2016-17 | $16,650 | 3.18% |
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| 2017-18 | $17,532 | 5.30% |
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| 2018-19 | $18,027 | 2.82% |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Mt Sierra College and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| Mt Sierra College | $15,588 | $15,588 | - |
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| Ashford University | $13,160 | $13,160 | - |
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| Trident University International | $9,240 | $9,240 | - |
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| Academy of Art University | $28,024 | $26,728 | 4.85% |
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| Westcliff University | $21,000 | $17,550 | 19.66% |
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| Los Angeles Film School | $33,130 | $32,500 | 1.94% |
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