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College of the Sequoias

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Visalia, California, CofS is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of the Sequoias is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of the Sequoias is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CofS is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at CofS suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,394

Cost of attendance at College of the Sequoias in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,338

Cost of attendance at College of the Sequoias in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at College of the Sequoias received on average $6,074 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,074
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 778 57% $4,914 $3,823,273
Other Federal Grant 828 60% $5,115 $4,235,612
State Grant/Scholarships 1,078 78% $2,359 $2,543,017
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,116 81% $6,074 $6,778,629

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of the Sequoias students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of the Sequoias students is 33.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.9%.

33.6%

  • asian 43.2% 16 students
  • African American 17.0% 9 students
  • white 39.7% 119 students
  • unknown 15.4% 2 students
  • hispanic 32.2% 390 students
  • Mixed Race 46.7% 21 students

Service Offerings

College of the Sequoias provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of the Sequoias offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training