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College of the Siskiyous

Weed, CA·Public·1,080 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,080 students.

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1,080
Students
$7,241
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,000
Earnings
10 yr
$8,000
Debt

About This School

College of the Siskiyous is a public institution located in Weed, California with approximately 1,080 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,241 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

College of the Siskiyous (COS) is a public community college with campuses in Weed and Yreka in Siskiyou County in Northern California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System, serving as the northernmost college in the state of California and the only college in Siskiyou County. The college is in the service area of California State University, Chico and one of only eleven community colleges in California that provide on-campus housing for students.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start close to home — at just $7,241/year net price and only $8,000 in median debt at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely manageable for a community college. That said, median earnings of $32,000 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about your transfer or career plan, since this school works best as a stepping stone to a four-year university like nearby CSU Chico rather than a terminal degree. The on-campus housing option is a rare perk for a California community college, making it a realistic choice even for students who can't commute.

Founded
1957
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Social Sciences12%
Health Professions12%
Psychology7%
Business & Marketing3%
Communications3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
English1%
Computer Science0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,444
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,394
Avg Net Price
$7,241
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$8,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.0x

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

White59%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,080 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

College of the Siskiyous

800 College Ave

Weed, CA 96094-2899

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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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