- College of the Siskiyous, located on one of the most beautiful community college campuses in California, is recognized for its excellent programs in the humanities and arts, science and technology, and athletics.
School Highlights
College of the Siskiyous serves 1,575 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,575 students
- In-state tuition: $1,146
- Out-state tuition: $6,450
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
College of the Siskiyous
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1957
Campus Size
250 acres
Total Faculty
73 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Student Body
The student population of College of the Siskiyous has grown by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The College of the Siskiyous diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,575 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
622 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
953 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,575 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
622 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
953 students
5,850 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
154 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
23%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
55%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,783
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,146 is less than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,450 is less than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,146
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,450
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,375
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- College of the Siskiyous, one of the most beautiful community colleges campuses in California, is located at the base of majestic Mount Shasta. This 250-acre campus is easily accessible off both Interstate 5 and Highway 97 in the town of Weed. There are more than 3,000 students enrolled at College of the Siskiyous. Facilities include residence halls, a 600 seat theater, football stadium, and a spacious library and media center, as well as life science labs, career & technical education and computer labs, and a number of general purpose classrooms. A staff of approximately two hundred administrative, instructional, and classified personnel help students obtain the best education possible. Exceptional successes by COS students have been achieved in music, drama, science, engineering, and athletics during the history of the school. The College is widely recognized for its excellent programs in the humanities and arts, sciences and technology, and in athletics. The setting, a natural environment of mountains, forests, lakes, and streams, serves as an outdoor workshop for many classes such as art, geology, the life sciences, and physical and recreational education. Opportunities for outdoor recreation and sports abound: hiking, camping, running, swimming, bicycle touring and mountain biking, rock and mountain climbing, hunting, fishing, and boating. Rafting and kayaking on nearby whitewater rivers such as the Klamath and McCloud are special attractions. In winter, there is superb downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as snowboarding on beautiful Mt. Shasta.Opportunities for outdoor recreation and sports abound: hiking, camping, running, swimming, bicycle touring and mountain biking, rock and mountain climbing, hunting, fishing, and boating. Rafting and kayaking on nearby whitewater rivers such as the Klamath and McCloud are special attractions. In winter, there is superb downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as snowboarding on beautiful Mt. Shasta.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of the Siskiyous cost?
College of the Siskiyous's tuition is approximately $1,146 for In-State students and $6,450 for Out-State students.
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