Shasta College: Review & Facts

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Shasta College is a large two-year, public school with 7,365 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1950 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Redding, California.

Academic Offerings

Shasta College will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
66
Shasta College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Biology, Psychology, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Shasta College student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (way below California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Shasta College is very low: 26%. Approximately 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Shasta College is reasonable: 24:1. Learn more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is relatevely low, about $8,200 a year. The additional fees at Shasta College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $100, which comes to $8,300 per year.

Read the details about Shasta College 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
The college will consider accepting your 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 request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Shasta College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (530) 242-7500 or check Shasta College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,400
Medium
Shasta College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, 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 Shasta College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Shasta College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: nearly $4,400 a year.

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

Shasta College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Shasta College
11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, California
96003, USA
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