C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Shasta College

4-Year Public

📍 Redding, California 96003

🌐 https://www.shastacollege.edu/

Outcomes

50/100

Affordability

B+

80/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

B+

74/100

Prestige

28/100

Quick Stats

8,081

Total Enrollment

29%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

26.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,751

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Shasta College ▼

33% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,642 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$408,470

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,860

1-Year Change

+1.6%

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🏆 Where Shasta College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

of 100 schools

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

of 10 schools

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

of 62 schools

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

#12

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

of 22 schools

#13

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

of 100 schools

#20

Biological and Physical Sciences

of 100 schools

#21

Human Services, General

of 100 schools

#21

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

of 40 schools

#30

Social Sciences, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,104	$8,184
Room	$4,375
Board	$1,100
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$12,253	$19,333

Financial Aid

89%

Receive Any Aid

59%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$7,751

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,767
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,312
$48,001 - $75,000	$6,000
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,493
$110,001+	$10,869

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1,459 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 640 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 510 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 284 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 264 grads/yr English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 232 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 163 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 151 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 144 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 111 grads/yr Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 108 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 99 grads/yr Psychology, General 72 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 69 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 58 grads/yr Human Services, General 56 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 45 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 32 grads/yr Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 29 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Shasta College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

$92k/yr 97,200 jobs

Fire inspectors and investigators

$78k/yr 14,700 jobs

Firefighters

$60k/yr 344,900 jobs

Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists

$52k/yr 2,900 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

8,081

Total Students

59%

Women

40%

Traditional Age (18-24)

33%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%

Hispanic 20%

Black 2%

Asian 5%

Two or More 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 13%

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%

With Family 54%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,642 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 30%

Hybrid (Some Online) 29%

Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%

25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Shasta College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Shasta College?

Tuition at Shasta College is $1,104 for in-state students and $8,184 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,751.

What is the graduation rate at Shasta College?

The graduation rate at Shasta College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Shasta College a good school?

Shasta College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Shasta College?

Shasta College has a total enrollment of 8,081 students.

Is there rental demand near Shasta College?

Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Shasta College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,642 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Redding area.

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