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College of the Siskiyous

Weed, CA · Rural · 1,190 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Nestled at the base of majestic Mount Shasta, College of the Siskiyous is a scenic community college best known for its breathtaking natural setting and for being one of the few two-year colleges in California to offer on-campus student housing. The institution is highly regarded for its premier career and technical programs, most notably its acclaimed Fire Technology academy, highly competitive nursing program, and robust transfer pathways to California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) campuses. Students thrive in a close-knit, active campus culture centered around outdoor recreation like skiing, hiking, and climbing, while benefiting from an exceptionally supportive learning environment defined by small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship.

Location
Weed, CA, 96094-2899 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
192 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,725
Out-of-state COA
$25,675
Avg net price
$11,120
Room & board
$9,456
In-state tuition
$1,444
Out-of-state tuition
$9,394
Books & supplies
$1,268/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,816
$30–48k
$7,489
$48–75k
$12,443
$75–110k
$14,567
$110k+
$17,725
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
26%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
50%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,686
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,098
Median debt
$10,750
Monthly loan payment
$114
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$12,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,520
Student Body
Men 54%Women 46%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$18,709
Independent students
45%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
48%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
19%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
11%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$1M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
36%
Avg faculty salary
$9,378/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,167
Federal loan rate
7%

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