College of the Sequoias

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2024 Average Net Price

$2,152

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

14,494

37.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

39%

473 Graduates

About

College of the Sequoias is a higher education institution located in Tulare County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of the Sequoias were Liberal Arts & Sciences (593 degrees awarded), General Psychology (133 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (120 degrees).

In 2024, 3,332 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of the Sequoias. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,393 degrees), 3.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (600 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of the Sequoias is $1,288, which is $−6,872 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College of the Sequoias is $1,288, which is $6,872 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,152.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending College of the Sequoias received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of the Sequoias was $1,288. The cost of tuition at College of the Sequoias is $−6,872 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of the Sequoias (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,152

2024 Value

53.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 College of the Sequoias had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,152. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of the Sequoias grew by 53.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of the Sequoias (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,000

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of the Sequoias was of $20,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 9.09% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of the Sequoias (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at College of the Sequoias received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.69% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of the Sequoias (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

College of the Sequoias had a total enrollment of 14,494 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of the Sequoias is 5,494 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,000. This means that 37.9% of students enrolled at College of the Sequoias are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of the Sequoias, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 3.49% Asian, 2.84% Two or More Races, 1.73% Black or African American, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of the Sequoias in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (32.9%) and White Female (9.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of the Sequoias in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,494 students. The full-time enrollment at College of the Sequoias is 5,494 and the part-time enrollment is 9,000. This means that 37.9% of students enrolled at College of the Sequoias are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of the Sequoias (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of the Sequoias was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), College of the Sequoias had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of the Sequoias (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
10,475 enrolled students
White
2,583 enrolled students
Asian
506 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of the Sequoias is 72.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 3.49% Asian, 2.84% Two or More Races, 1.73% Black or African American, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 200 students (1.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 392 more women than men received degrees from College of the Sequoias. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of the Sequoias is hispanic or latino (2,393 degrees awarded). There were 3.99 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (600 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of the Sequoias is Liberal Arts & Sciences (593 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (133 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (120 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of the Sequoias, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (503 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (90 degrees), and Construction (169 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Sequoias are Police officers (134,534 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,144 people), Other managers (87,303 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (60,360 people), and Construction managers (60,304 people).

The most specialized majors at College of the Sequoias in 2024 are Human Sciences (503 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (90 degrees), Construction (169 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (301 degrees), and Protective Services (228 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Sequoias are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at College of the Sequoias are Human Sciences (503 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (90 degrees), Construction (169 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (301 degrees), and Protective Services (228 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Sequoias are Justice, public order, & safety activities (307,032 people), Elementary & secondary schools (153,418 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (152,994 people), Construction (150,002 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (62,233 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of the Sequoias.

Most Common (2024)

Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
65 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
47 degrees awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of the Sequoias was Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at College of the Sequoias according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,470

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,862

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,470 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Sequoias, which is 0.789 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,862).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of the Sequoias by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 214 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Sequoias in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 19.5 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 447 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Sequoias in Child Care Provider, which is 14.4 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from College of the Sequoias completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,393 degrees awarded
White
600 degrees awarded
Asian
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of the Sequoias is hispanic or latino (2,393 degrees awarded). There were 3.99 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (600 degrees).

0.84% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,336 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,245 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,216 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of the Sequoias is hispanic or latino female (1,336 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,245 degrees).

Operations

College of the Sequoias has an endowment valued at nearly $19.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.78M (24.7%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, College of the Sequoias had a total salary expenditure of 179M. College of the Sequoias employs 213 Instructors. Most academics at College of the Sequoias are Female Instructor (118), and Male Instructor (95).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Sequoias are: Office and Administrative Support, with 84 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

Endowment

$19.4M

2024 Endowment

11.7%

growth from 2023

College of the Sequoias has an endowment valued at about $19.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of College of the Sequoias grew 11.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of the Sequoias (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$68.6M

2024 Salaries

14.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, College of the Sequoias paid a median of $68.6M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($179M) and a 14.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$26.8M

Instructional Salaries

213

Number of Employees

In 2024, College of the Sequoias paid a total of $26.8M to 213 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Sequoias were Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

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