College of the Siskiyous

800 College Ave
Weed, CA 96094
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  • 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 1,677 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of the Siskiyous(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty87 staff149 staff
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Student Body

The student population of College of the Siskiyous has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The College of the Siskiyous diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,677 students8,598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio19:145:1
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# Full-Time Students777 students2,015 students
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# Part-Time Students900 students6,583 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		160150
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
6%
12%
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% Hispanic
16%
43%
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% Black
5%
7%
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% White
53%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
6%
4%
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% Unknown races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score0.680.73
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College Completion Rate
29%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,700$34,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,146 is less than the state average of $1,458. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,450 is less than the state average of $6,710. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,146$1,458
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,450$6,710
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid66%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,239$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,350$5,751
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to College of the Siskiyous is Shasta College (54.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Shasta College
    Public
    9,105 students | 54.30 Mi11555 Old Oregon Trail
    Redding, CA 96003
    (530) 242-7500     54.309,105
  • Klamath Community College
    Public
    1,343 students | 64.90 Mi7390 S 6th Street
    Klamath Falls, OR 97603
    (541) 882-3521     64.901,343
  • Rogue Community College
    Rogue Community College Photo - The RCC Riverside Campus in downtown Medford focuses on college transfer programs. An active student government and frequent interaction between the college and the business community ads to the vibrancy of this urban campus.
    Public
    4,842 students | 86.30 Mi3345 Redwood Hwy
    Grants Pass, OR 97527
    (541) 956-7501     86.304,842
  • College of the Redwoods
    Public
    4,572 students | 106.30 Mi7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
    Eureka, CA 95501
    (707) 476-4100     106.304,572
  • Lassen Community College
    Public
    2,660 students | 113.80 Mi478-200 Hwy 139
    Susanville, CA 96130
    (530) 257-6181     113.802,660
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 1,677 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,146
  • Out-state tuition: $6,450
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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