Sierra Academy of Style Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Sierra Academy of Style is a private for-profit trade school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling about 160 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 76.19% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,560 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 160 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.19%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 21.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 169
Sierra Academy of Style: what the data shows
Common questions about Sierra Academy of Style, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sierra Academy of Style?
Sierra Academy of Style is located in Carson City, NV (ZIP 89701-6324).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Sierra Academy of Style public or private?
Sierra Academy of Style is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Sierra Academy of Style cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,560.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,710 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,978 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,993 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,589 |
| $110,001+ | $18,589 |
How big is Sierra Academy of Style?
Total enrollment: 160 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 169 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sierra Academy of Style?
150%-time completion rate: 76.19%.
First-year retention: 78.8%.
How much debt do students have?
50.93% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sierra Academy of Style known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (32 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (29 completions)
- Real Estate Development (22 completions)
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sierra Academy of Style a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 76.19%; net price $14,560. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sierra Academy of Style was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,560
2024 Value
In 2024 Sierra Academy of Style had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,560.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,240 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,560 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Sierra Academy of Style.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Sierra Academy of Style was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Sierra Academy of Style in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $16,390 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,114 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,678 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Sierra Academy of Style reported total enrollment of about 160 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.4%), Hispanic or Latino (28.7%), and Two or More Races (8.1%). About 50.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sierra Academy of Style in 2024 is 160 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 169 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.95% 100% Completion Time
76.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.95% of students graduating from Sierra Academy of Style completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 6% male / 94% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 3% male / 97% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Sierra Academy of Style.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Sierra Academy of Style.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 32 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 29 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 22 completions
4. Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Sierra Academy of Style.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sierra Academy of Style graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sierra Academy of Style from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,281
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sierra Academy of Style is a private for-profit institution located in Carson City, NV. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 160 students. Student body composition includes White (59.4%), Hispanic or Latino (28.7%), Two or More Races (8.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 76.19%. Approximately 50.93% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Carson City, NV 89701-6324
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Sierra Academy of Style provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sierra Academy of Style located?
Sierra Academy of Style is located in Carson City, NV.
How much does Sierra Academy of Style cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,560 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Sierra Academy of Style?
Sierra Academy of Style reports undergraduate enrollment of about 169 students, White (59.4%), Hispanic or Latino (28.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Sierra Academy of Style?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Sierra Academy of Style public or private?
Sierra Academy of Style is a private for-profit institution located in Carson City, NV.
Is Sierra Academy of Style an HBCU?
No. Sierra Academy of Style is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sierra Academy of Style a tribal college?
No. Sierra Academy of Style is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Sierra Academy of Style a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Sierra Academy of Style reports 28.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Sierra Academy of Style religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Sierra Academy of Style in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nevada college costs
- Nevada colleges by ROI
- Nevada trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nevada
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.