College of the Siskiyous: Review & Facts

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College of the Siskiyous is a small two-year, public school with 1,205 students enrolled. This school was established in 1957 and is the only college located in Weed, California.

Academic Offerings

At College of the Siskiyous you can obtain your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
38
College of the Siskiyous implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Social Work, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at College of the Siskiyous is very low at 49% (way below California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
49%
Bad
The graduation rate at College of the Siskiyous is low: 30%. Approximately 37% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at College of the Siskiyous is pretty good -- 13:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median - about $9,800 a year. The additional fees at College of the Siskiyous (not included in tuition costs) are about $100, which makes it a total of $9,900 annually.

Read the details about College of the Siskiyous additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at College of the Siskiyous and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (530) 938-5555 or check College of the Siskiyous Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
College of the Siskiyous provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at College of the Siskiyous, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
College of the Siskiyous offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,800 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, College of the Siskiyous appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

College of the Siskiyous Location and Address

Postal Address:
College of the Siskiyous
800 College Ave
Weed, California
96094-2899, USA
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