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Shasta College

Shasta College

Redding, CA · Suburb · 6,128 students
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$2,878
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
26%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$39,269
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
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
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Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
139 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,197$8,853
Housing & food (on campus)$15,844$15,844
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$13,915$30,666
Average net price$2,878Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,853
In-state: $1,197
Housing & food (on campus)$15,844
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$30,666
In-state: $13,915
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $2,878
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.shastacollege.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Shasta College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$7,896
Fees$1,206
Housing$4,438
Food$7,884
Books & supplies$1,306
Personal expenses$5,706
Transportation$2,230
Total published by the school$30,666
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$2,107
$30–48k
$2,654
$48–75k
$5,373
$75–110k
$11,157
$110k+
$8,861
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
26%
Entered 2017–18
Back for yr 2
100%
Transferred
13%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
37% graduated · 17% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 45% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,486
10 yrs after entry$39,269
Debt
Median at graduation$14,250
Monthly payment$151
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$10.1k
90th percentile$16,235
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
28 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
53%
Family income
$13,661
Independent
54%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
50%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
20%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
9%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$32,486
After 10 yrs
$39,269
Health and Medical Administrative Services11
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$10,713/mo
Teaching spend
$5,208
per student
Federal loans
3%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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