Shasta College (SC) - Reviews and Rankings

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Acceptance Rate

$5,669

Avg.Financial Aid

001289

FAFSA Code

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About Shasta College (SC)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

9,105

Website

www.shastacollege.edu

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ACCJC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Located in Redding, CA, Shasta College is a public university. Shasta College was founded in the year 1950. Notably, the official colors of the university are green and white & gray. Taking into account all the courses offered at Shasta College, the total enrolment stands at 9,307. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 320 faculty. Around 66% of the students are 24 and under at Shasta College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at SC, around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Ricky Ray, Jason Sehorn, Terry Riley, and Ken Shamrock in its 70 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. SC offers a total of 148 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).

Location & Contact

Address

11555 Old Oregon Trail

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 5302427500
Fax:

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

None

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

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SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Fee

FALSE$

SAT/ACT

FALSE

High School GPA

N/A

Accept Common App

None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Shasta College. It is a non-refundable amount. Securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, Shasta College doesn’t focus much on standardised tests. Interestingly, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, California 96003. They can also call them at (530) 242-7500.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$6,112

Average Annual Cost

$1,104

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Books And Supplies

$1,854

Other Fees

$81

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$5,180

Budget For Other Expenses

$3,178

Total One Year Cost

$11,397

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to SC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $19,136 per year. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

28:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

413 Graduates

Biological and Physical Sciences

96 Graduates

Social Sciences, General

67 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

61 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

55 Graduates

Fire Protection

45 Graduates

Psychology, General

40 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

39 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

35 Graduates

Human Development, Family Studies,...

33 Graduates

Precision Metal Working

33 Graduates

Business Operations Support and Ass...

32 Graduates

Agricultural Mechanization

22 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

21 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

18 Graduates

Health and Medical Administrative S...

17 Graduates

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

16 Graduates

Agriculture, General

15 Graduates

Dental Support Services and Allied...

15 Graduates

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

15 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

13 Graduates

Engineering, General

13 Graduates

English Language and Literature/Let...

12 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

11 Graduates

Sociology

9 Graduates

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

8 Graduates

Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

8 Graduates

Culinary Arts and Related Services

7 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

7 Graduates

Geography and Cartography

7 Graduates

Psychology, Other

7 Graduates

Engineering Technologies/Technician...

6 Graduates

Music

6 Graduates

Agricultural Production Operations

4 Graduates

Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

4 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

4 Graduates

Political Science and Government

4 Graduates

Agricultural Business and Managemen...

3 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

3 Graduates

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

3 Graduates

Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

2 Graduates

Computer/Information Technology Adm...

2 Graduates

Environmental Control Technologies/...

2 Graduates

Industrial Production Technologies/...

2 Graduates

Philosophy

2 Graduates

Physics

2 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

1 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

1 Graduates

Mathematics

1 Graduates

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

9,105

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Full-time

36%

Part-time

64%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

66% White

2% Unknown

2% Black

18% Hispanic

6% Two or more races

0% Non Resident alien

4% Asian

2% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

12%

Out Of State

87%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$46,241 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$4,080/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $1,100/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$1,100/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $5,290 per year for living on campus. Shasta College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SC costs around $1,100 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 41% male and 59% female students enrolled at the university.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$22,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$27,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$11,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$114 - 114

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,669

Students Receiving Federal Grants

60%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,778

Students Receiving State Aid

76%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,076

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

Average Aid Per Year

$603

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$7,521

$30K - $48K

$6,920

$48K - $75K

$4,485

$75K - $110K

$1,104

The financial aid department of Shasta College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,849, whereas the financial aid is $458. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,025, while the institutional aid is $458.

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