C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
18/100 · earnings-weighted

Shasta College

4-Year Public
📍 Redding, California 96003
Shasta College campus, Redding, CA
Shasta College campus, Redding, CA. Photo: Graphemie, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

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 first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$408,470
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,860
1-Year Change
+1.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Shasta College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,269
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,486
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,250
Median debt at graduation
23.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 13th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Shasta College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$99,544$106,707+32%#79 of 962#121$14,000
Biological and Physical Sciences$31,415$56,192+12%#21 of 85#27—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$50,914+4%#221 of 547#344—
Psychology—$42,847+9%#25 of 106#39—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$42,720-3%#494 of 947#771—
Social Sciences—$39,704-8%#32 of 38#32—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Shasta College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $408,470
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,860/mo — vs ~$486/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 96019 (4.5% cap, Shasta Lake)

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🏆 Where Shasta College Ranks

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

#5
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#5
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
of 10 schools
#6
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
of 62 schools
#9
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
6%
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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology