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College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA·Public·10,752 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

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10,752
Students
$29
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,100
Earnings
10 yr
$4,500
Debt

About This School

College of the Sequoias is a public institution located in Visalia, California with approximately 10,752 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

College of the Sequoias (COS) is a public two-year community college in Visalia, California. The college is named for the Giant Sequoia trees native to the nearby Sierra Nevada mountain range.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students — at just $29/year average net price and only $4,500 in median debt at graduation, it's one of the most affordable paths to a degree or transfer. The tradeoff is that median earnings sit at $33,100 a decade out, which is modest, so it's best suited for students planning to transfer to a four-year school rather than those entering the workforce directly with an associate's degree.

Founded
1926
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions11%
Business & Marketing5%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Education2%
Communications1%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Bray WyattJoseph James DengeloSteve PerryDevin NunesJ. G. QuintelCreed BrattonDavid Valadao

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,394
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,338
Avg Net Price
$29
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$4,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White18%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino72%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,752 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

College of the Sequoias

915 S. Mooney Blvd

Visalia, CA 93277-2214

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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