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.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2014-15$13,361-
2015-16$14,78610.67%
2016-17$15,6886.10%
2017-18$15,688
2018-19$15,588-0.64%
Mt Sierra College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

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.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$2,100-
2015-16$2,100
2016-17$2,100
2017-18$2,100
2018-19$2,100

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.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$15,642-
2015-16$16,1373.16%
2016-17$16,6503.18%
2017-18$17,5325.30%
2018-19$18,0272.82%

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.

20242023Increase Rate
Mt Sierra College$15,588$15,588-
Ashford University$13,160$13,160-
Trident University International$9,240$9,240-
Academy of Art University$28,024$26,7284.85%
Westcliff University$21,000$17,55019.66%
Los Angeles Film School$33,130$32,5001.94%

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