Shasta College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Shasta College is a public community college in Redding, California, serving roughly 6,128 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,878 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,197. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,197
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,878 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,128 50.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.26%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 52.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 28.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,546
- Room & Board: $15,844 annual estimate
Shasta College: what the data shows
Common questions about Shasta College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Shasta College?
Shasta College is located in Redding, CA (ZIP 96003).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Shasta College public or private?
Shasta College is a Public institution.
How much does Shasta College cost?
Published tuition: $1,197 in-state, $8,853 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,878.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,107 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,654 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,373 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,157 |
| $110,001+ | $8,861 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,788.
How big is Shasta College?
Total enrollment: 6,128 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 13,546 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Shasta College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.26%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Shasta College earn?
Median earnings: $32,486 six years after entry; $39,269 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,250.
35.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Shasta College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (1,459 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (640 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (510 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (284 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (264 completions)
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other (232 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (163 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (151 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (144 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (111 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Shasta College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.26%; median earnings $39,269 at 10 years; net price $2,878. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,197
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shasta College was $1,197.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,878
2024 Value
In 2024 Shasta College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,878.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,512 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,878 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,788 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,412 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,844 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,103 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$72,412 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Shasta College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Shasta College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Shasta College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,183 | $6,223 | $4,857 |
| 2014 | $1,183 | $6,223 | $4,831 |
| 2015 | $1,183 | $6,223 | $5,650 |
| 2016 | $1,183 | $6,319 | $6,402 |
| 2017 | $1,185 | $6,801 | $4,723 |
| 2018 | $1,185 | $6,801 | $4,822 |
| 2019 | $1,186 | $6,802 | $3,669 |
| 2020 | $1,187 | $7,907 | $4,841 |
| 2021 | $1,189 | $7,909 | $5,322 |
| 2022 | $1,191 | $8,271 | $5,243 |
| 2023 | $1,197 | $8,277 | $3,743 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Shasta College reported total enrollment of about 6,128 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), and Two or More Races (8.7%). About 35.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Shasta College in 2024 is 6,128 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 13,546 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
23.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Shasta College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 27% male / 73% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 28% male / 72% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Shasta College.
Return on Investment
$14,250 Median Student Debt
$39,269 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3311.14% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Shasta College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 69 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 1,459 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 640 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 510 completions
4. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 284 completions
5. Social Sciences, General: 264 completions
6. English Language and Literature/Letters, Other: 232 completions
7. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 163 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 151 completions
9. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 144 completions
Most popular programs at Shasta College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Shasta College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Shasta College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,713
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,208
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Shasta College is a public institution located in Redding, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 6,128 students. Student body composition includes White (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), Two or More Races (8.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.26%. Approximately 35.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Redding, CA 96003
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.26% graduation rate at Shasta College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 69 distinct degree programs, Shasta College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shasta College located?
Shasta College is located in Redding, CA.
How much does Shasta College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,197 and average net price is $2,878 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,844 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Shasta College?
Shasta College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13,546 students, White (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Shasta College?
About 52.7% of students at Shasta College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Shasta College earn?
Median earnings are $32,486 six years after entry and $39,269 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Shasta College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Shasta College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,250.
Is Shasta College public or private?
Shasta College is a public institution located in Redding, CA.
Is Shasta College an HBCU?
No. Shasta College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Shasta College a tribal college?
No. Shasta College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Shasta College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Shasta College does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.5%).
Is Shasta College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Shasta College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.