Willy Duncan President | Sierra College
Willy Duncan President | Sierra College
Of the five institutions in the county, Medical Career College of Northern California was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 18 people applied to Placer County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 121 students enrolled in the universities, all of them in undergraduate programs.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (59.5%) and Hispanic (19%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Hoss Lee Academy stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 103 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for three institutions in Placer County, including Sierra College, Western Seminary-Sacramento and William Jessup University.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoss Lee Academy | -- | -- | 103 |
| Medical Career College of Northern California | 18 | 12 | 18 |
| Sierra College | -- | -- | -- |
| William Jessup University | -- | -- | -- |
| Western Seminary-Sacramento | -- | -- | -- |
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