College of the Siskiyous
Tel:
(530)938-5555
- 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 2,060 students (40% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- College of the Siskiyous is the only community colleges within Siskiyou County, CA.
- The nearest community college to College of the Siskiyous is Shasta College (54.3 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| College of the Siskiyous | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 87 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,060 students | 7,516 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 827 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,233 students | 5,903 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 144 | 144 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 37% |
| % Black | 3% | 7% |
| % White | 66% | 32% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 12% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.73 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 28% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,700 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (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 CollegePublic8,342 students | 54.30 Mi11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530)242-7500 54.308,342 - 1,343 students | 62.40 Mi7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541)882-3521 62.401,343 - 5,099 students | 86.30 Mi3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541)956-7501 86.305,099 - College of the RedwoodsPublic4,965 students | 106.30 Mi7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka, CA 95501
(707)476-4100 106.304,965 - Lassen Community CollegePublic2,557 students | 113.80 Mi478-200 Hwy 139
Susanville, CA 96130
(530)257-6181 113.802,557
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