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Shasta College

Shasta College

Redding, CA · Suburb · 6,128 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Shasta College in Redding, California, is a comprehensive public community college renowned for its high university transfer rates and strong alignment with Northern California's workforce needs. The college is particularly well-regarded for its robust programs in nursing and health sciences, fire technology, agriculture, and seamlessly articulated Associate Degrees for Transfer to California State University and University of California campuses. Student life is defined by a supportive, community-focused atmosphere enriched by intercollegiate athletics and outdoor recreation near Shasta Lake and Mount Shasta. Notably, Shasta College sets itself apart as one of the few California community colleges authorized to grant a four-year degree, offering a unique Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management.


Wikipedia:Shasta College is a public community college in Redding, California, with branch campuses in Burney, Weaverville, and Red Bluff. It was founded in 1950 and later moved to a much larger campus while the original campus became the new location of Shasta High School.

Location
Redding, CA, 96003 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
139 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,915
Out-of-state COA
$21,571
Avg net price
$2,878
Room & board
$15,844
In-state tuition
$1,197
Out-of-state tuition
$8,853
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,107
$30–48k
$2,654
$48–75k
$5,373
$75–110k
$11,157
$110k+
$8,861
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
26%
1st-yr retention
100%
Transfer-out rate
13%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
45%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,486
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,269
Median debt
$14,250
Monthly loan payment
$151
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$10,137
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,235
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
28
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$13,661
Independent students
54%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
50%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
20%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
9%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$32,486
10 years after entry
$39,269
Health and Medical Administrative Services11
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Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
41%
Avg faculty salary
$10,713/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,208
Federal loan rate
3%

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