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Public, 2-Year
Visalia, CA

College of the Sequoias

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$1,394

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

31.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$39,092

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

College of the Sequoias is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Visalia, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,394, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 31.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$2,788

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$9,092

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$88,132

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$179,052

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 32%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at College of the Sequoias is $4,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
56.1%
43.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
72.1%
White
17.6%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more
3.0%
Black
1.8%
Unknown
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
International
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

7

Burglary

6

Theft

1

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,394

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$-788
$30k - $48k$-348
$48k - $75k$1,785
$75k+$4,987

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$4,500
Pell Grant Recipients35.1%
Using Federal Loans0.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment44.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,915
Pell Grant Recipients37.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

70.0%

Success

31.9%

In-State Cost

$1,394

Age 25+ Students

21.9%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 1

Working at 6yr

3,337 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Visalia (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Visalia (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Visalia

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$977

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$989

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,299

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Visalia metropolitan area.