Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at College of the Siskiyous, we project that on average students will pay $12,108, while the advertised price of attendance is $18,718. That’s a difference of $6,610.
| Year | Net in-state price at College of the Siskiyous | In-state sticker price at College of the Siskiyous | Out-of-state sticker price at College of the Siskiyous |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $12,108 | $18,718 | $27,258 |
| 25-26 | $11,850 | $18,319 | $26,559 |
| 24-25 | $11,597 | $17,928 | $25,878 |
| 23-24 | $11,117 | $17,186 | $25,136 |
| 22-23 | $7,322 | $14,267 | $22,667 |
| 21-22 | $8,347 | $14,513 | $22,613 |
| 20-21 | $11,340 | $14,109 | $22,509 |
| 19-20 | $9,455 | $14,985 | $21,177 |
| 18-19 | $9,073 | $14,931 | $21,123 |
| 17-18 | $8,208 | $15,248 | $20,856 |
| 16-17 | $7,636 | $14,113 | $19,201 |
| 15-16 | $8,565 | $15,002 | $20,042 |
| 14-15 | $8,303 | $14,142 | $19,446 |
| 13-14 | $8,095 | $14,056 | $19,576 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At College of the Siskiyous this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $19,305, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $8,157. That's a difference of $11,149.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at College of the Siskiyous |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $10,691 |
| $30K-$48K | $8,157 |
| $48K-$75K | $13,552 |
| $75K-$110K | $15,866 |
| >$110K | $19,305 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At College of the Siskiyous, over the last five years 28% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at College of the Siskiyous.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at College of the Siskiyous | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | 31% |
| Asian | 47% | 48% |
| Black | 17% | 35% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 45% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 20% | 25% |
| White | 30% | 51% |
| Multiple races | 22% | 36% |
| Unknown race | 33% | 34% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at College of the Siskiyous, about 52% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. College of the Siskiyous has 2,811 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 51% of students are female.
And about 55% of students are white.