- Shasta College is part of the California Community College system, which is the largest system of higher education in the world, with 107 colleges organized into 72 districts, serving nearly 1.4 million students. Students who receive an associate degree earn 66% higher wages after three years on the job. Shasta College ranks second highest in the state in university transfer. The college has articulation agreements to facilitate transfer to the University of California and California State University systems, and many private college campuses.
School Highlights
Shasta College serves 7,075 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 7,075 students
- In-state tuition: $1,183
- Out-state tuition: $6,223
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 518 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Shasta College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
518 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Shasta College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Shasta College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,075 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
2,519 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
4,556 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
549 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,519 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,556 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
120 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
13%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
18%
46%
% White
7%
5%
% Hawaiian
65%
24%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2222%
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,600
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,183 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,223 is less than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,183
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,223
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,600
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Since 1950 Shasta College has served the residents of Northern California with outstanding programs of education and public service. The campus is located on 337 acres, and is referred to as the Stillwater campus because it is bordered by Stillwater Creek on the East Side. The District also owns an additional 350 acres in Bella Vista. The District encompasses the counties of Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity, and small portions of Lassen, Modoc, and Humboldt counties as well. The college has a childcare center, residence halls, its own waste water treatment facility, a park, a horse arena, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an Olympic-sized diving pool, and a fire station, which serves the surrounding area. The campus includes wooded groves –including a redwood memorial grove--ponds, nature trails, two streams, a Christmas Tree farm, and a 150-acre farm. There is also a man-made waterfall made of lava rock from Hat Creek, designed by The Shasta College Art Department. Shasta College was one of the first community colleges to possess a Carillon, which dates back to 1968.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shasta College cost?
Shasta College's tuition is approximately $1,183 for In-State students and $6,223 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is Shasta College located?
Shasta College is located in the Columbia neighborhood of Redding, CA.
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