Mt Sierra College
Location and Contact Information
101 E Huntington DrMonrovia, CA 91016
USA
Main Tel: (626) 873-2144
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Mt. Sierra College or MSC is a private college in Monrovia, California that was founded in 1990. It moved to its present campus in 1999 and in the fall of 2002, MSC launched a Bachelor of Science in eBusiness degree program.
The college offers bachelor's degree programs in business, media arts & design, and technology. It also provides online programs in business administration, telecommunications technology, media arts & design, business entrepreneurship, and information technology. MSC has more than 30,000 square feet of space completely dedicated to student learning.
The students of Mt. Sierra College participates in various workshops and extracurricular events. MSC is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to provide Federal Loans and Grants to those who are eligible.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, design, and media.
- High male/female ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Mt Sierra College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Institute of Electronics | Cleveland, OH | 2,146 |
| 2 | Michigan Jewish Institute | W Bloomfield, MI | 71 |
| 3 | City University of Seattle | Bellevue, WA | 3,184 |
| 4 | Capitol College | Laurel, MD | 701 |
| 5 | Globe Institute of Technology | New York, NY | 229 |
| 6 | Central Baptist College | Conway, AR | 559 |
| 7 | Zarem Golde ORT Technical Institute | Skokie, IL | 313 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 74 | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 460 in 2009-2010 (447 full-time equivalent).
About 83% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 17% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 48% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 68% are full-time and 32% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 78% Women 62% All 75%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security
DESIGN
- Design and Applied Arts
- Design and Visual Communications
- Graphic Design
MEDIA
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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