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Shasta College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 128
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Redding, California, Shasta College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Shasta College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Shasta College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Shasta College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,189

Cost of attendance at Shasta College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,909

Cost of attendance at Shasta College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Shasta College received on average $5,053 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,053
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 177 57% $4,805 $850,503
Other Federal Grant 208 67% $4,768 $991,807
State Grant/Scholarships 275 88% $1,741 $478,687
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 291 93% $5,053 $1,470,494

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shasta College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shasta College students is 22.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.4%.

22.2%

  • asian 35.0% 7 students
  • white 23.3% 80 students
  • unknown 33.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 20.7% 23 students
  • Mixed Race 17.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Shasta College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shasta College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training