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College of the Sequoias

Public Visalia, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
36%
Graduation Rate
$39,092
Earnings (10yr)
$480
Net Price
11,562
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Overview

More than 11,500 students choose the College of the Sequoias each year, drawn to its affordable education with a net price of just $480. This low cost makes it accessible for many, especially those from low-income backgrounds.

Data from Opportunity Insights shows that graduates earn a median salary of $39,092 ten years after enrollment. While the graduation rate sits at 36%, the college serves a diverse student population, with 35% receiving Pell Grants, indicating a strong commitment to helping students from lower-income families.

Students who thrive here are often those pursuing practical programs such as Health Professions, Criminal Justice, and Mechanic & Repair Tech. With a median debt of only $4,500, graduates leave with manageable financial burdens, allowing them to focus on building their careers rather than worrying about overwhelming debt.

Rankings

How College Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation36%Earnings 10yr$39KNet Price480Retention71%Median Debt$5KPell Grant Rate35%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$-1K$0-30K$0K$30-48K$1K$48-75K$7K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2175.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1162.7%MOBILITY252.96%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,394
In-State Tuition
$9,038
Out-of-State
$480
Avg Net Price
$4,500
Median Debt
35%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$-537
Family Income $0–$30K
$57
Family Income $30K–$48K
$1,492
Family Income $48K–$75K
$6,886
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,439
6 Years After Entry
$35,581
8 Years
$39,092
10 Years
0.12x
Debt-to-Earnings
40%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,439 6yr $35,581 8yr $39,092 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

252.96%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1162.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2175.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$51,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.00
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.96
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 71%
Full-Time Faculty 49%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,605
Diversity Index 0.44
First-Gen Students 57%

Top Programs

Humanities 18%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 9%
Health Professions 8%
Criminal Justice 7%
Construction Trades 5%
Business & Marketing 5%
Psychology 4%
Social Sciences 3%