# College of the Sequoias

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## Overview

- **Location:** Visalia, CA
- **Type:** Public
- **Setting:** Urban
- **Region:** Far West
- **Enrollment:** 11,562
- **Predominant Degree:** Associate's
- **Hispanic-Serving Institution:** Yes

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.

## Admissions

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| SAT Average | N/A |
| ACT Midpoint | N/A |

## Cost & Aid

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

### Net Price by Family Income

| Family Income | Net Price |
|--------------|----------|
| $0-$30K | $-537 |
| $30K-$48K | $57 |
| $48K-$75K | $1,492 |
| $75K-$110K | N/A |
| $110K+ | $6,886 |

## Outcomes

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
| Retention Rate | 71% |
| Earnings (6yr) | $31,439 |
| Earnings (8yr) | $35,581 |
| Earnings (10yr) | $39,092 |
| Debt-to-Earnings | 0.12x |
| Loan Repayment (3yr) | N/A |

## Social Mobility (Opportunity Insights)

Data source: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Mobility Rate (Q1→Q5) | 252.96% |
| Success Rate (bottom 20% → top 20%) | 1162.7% |
| Students from Bottom 20% | 2175.6% |
| Parent Median Income | $51,500 |

## Social Capital (Social Capital Atlas)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Economic Connectedness | 1.00 |
| Friending Bias | 0.01 |
| Volunteering Rate | 3.2% |
| Support Ratio | 0.96 |

## Top Programs

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

## Rankings

This school appears in 10 CollegeRanker rankings:

- #1 in [Most Affordable Colleges in California](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-colleges-california)
- #1 in [Most Affordable Hispanic-Serving Institutions](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-hsis)
- #7 in [Best Criminal Justice Colleges in California](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-criminal-justice-california)
- #22 in [Best Vocational & Technical Schools](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-vocational-schools)
- #26 in [Best Community Colleges](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-community-colleges)
- #27 in [Best Nursing Colleges in California](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-california)
- #32 in [Best Colleges in California](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-colleges-california)
- #46 in [Best Psychology Colleges in California](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-psychology-california)
- #49 in [Best Colleges in Far West](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-colleges-far-west)
- #49 in [Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-colleges-pacific-northwest)

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "College of the Sequoias — School Profile." CollegeRanker.com. https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-the-sequoias