Shasta College

Shasta College Overview

Shasta College is a public school in a rural setting in Redding, California. Shasta College was founded in 1948 and the school now enrolls around 10,240 students per year, including 10,240 undergrads. Shasta College offers on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Shasta College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Shasta College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Shasta College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Shasta College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Shasta College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Shasta College on the Student Life page.

2022 Shasta College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,190
Out-of-State	$7,080
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$4,282

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Is Shasta College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what Shasta College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Shasta College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Shasta College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Shasta College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Shasta College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Shasta College's endowment was valued at $1.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $1,944 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Shasta College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

First-year students that attend Shasta College full-time are awarded $4,282 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Shasta College.

Based on this information, is Shasta College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Shasta College a good school for you?

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Where is Shasta College?

Shasta College is located in the rural setting of Redding, California.

If you would like to see Shasta College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Redding, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Redding Municipal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Shasta College and Redding are like without leaving home.

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