College of the Sequoias

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2021 Average Net Price

$5,205

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

9.32%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,928

37.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.6%

562 Graduates

About

College of the Sequoias is a higher education institution located in Tulare County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of the Sequoias were Liberal Arts & Sciences (658 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (122 degrees), and General Psychology (114 degrees).

In 2021, 2,926 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of the Sequoias. 62.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,924 degrees), 2.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (671 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of the Sequoias is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at College of the Sequoias is $1,288, which is $−6,680 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,205.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending College of the Sequoias received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at College of the Sequoias was $1,288. The cost of tuition at College of the Sequoias is $−6,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,205

2021 Value

114%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of the Sequoias had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,205. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of the Sequoias grew by 114%.

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

$13,779

Room and Board

$1,917

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of the Sequoias was of $13,779 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,917. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61% of undergraduate students at College of the Sequoias received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.58% with respect to 2020, when 66% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.32%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of the Sequoias was 9.32%, which represents 11 out of the 118 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of the Sequoias had a total enrollment of 11,928 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of the Sequoias is 4,482 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,446. This means that 37.6% 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 70.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 3.32% Asian, 2.88% Two or More Races, 2% Black or African American, 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% 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 (41.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.9%) and White Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of the Sequoias in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,928 students. The full-time enrollment at College of the Sequoias is 4,482 and the part-time enrollment is 7,446. This means that 37.6% of students enrolled at College of the Sequoias are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

64%

2021 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
8,374 enrolled students
White
2,329 enrolled students
Asian
396 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of the Sequoias is 70.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 3.32% Asian, 2.88% Two or More Races, 2% Black or African American, 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 179 students (1.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 738 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 (1,924 degrees awarded). There were 2.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (671 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of the Sequoias is Liberal Arts & Sciences (658 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (122 degrees) and General Psychology (114 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (363 degrees awarded), Construction (83 degrees), and Agriculture (65 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 (127,546 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (100,913 people), Other managers (98,385 people), Postsecondary teachers (48,079 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (47,843 people).

The most specialized majors at College of the Sequoias in 2021 are Human Sciences (363 degrees awarded), Construction (83 degrees), Agriculture (65 degrees), Protective Services (243 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (48 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Sales engineers

The most specialized majors at College of the Sequoias are Human Sciences (363 degrees awarded), Construction (83 degrees), Agriculture (65 degrees), Protective Services (243 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (48 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (313,520 people), Elementary & secondary schools (225,894 people), Construction (118,052 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,761 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (75,710 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
658 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
122 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
114 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at College of the Sequoias was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 658 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at College of the Sequoias according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,094

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,832

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,094 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Sequoias, which is 0.597 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,832).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 200 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Sequoias in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.437 times less than the 458 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 458 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Sequoias in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.29 times more than the 200 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% 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, 32% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at College of the Sequoias is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (60% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,924 degrees awarded
White
671 degrees awarded
Asian
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of the Sequoias is hispanic or latino (1,924 degrees awarded). There were 2.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (671 degrees).

1.4% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,216 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
708 degrees awarded
White Female
415 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of the Sequoias is hispanic or latino female (1,216 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (708 degrees).

Operations

College of the Sequoias has an endowment valued at nearly $14.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 737k (5.05%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, College of the Sequoias had a total salary expenditure of 150M. College of the Sequoias employs 197 Instructors. Most academics at College of the Sequoias are Female Instructor (103), and Male Instructor (94).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Sequoias are: Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, Management, with 44 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Endowment

$14.6M

2021 Endowment

35.1%

growth from 2020

College of the Sequoias has an endowment valued at about $14.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of College of the Sequoias grew 35.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.29M 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$52M

2021 Salaries

2.84%

growth from 2020

In 2021, College of the Sequoias paid a median of $52M in salaries, which represents 34.7% of their overall expenditure ($150M) and a 2.84% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.8M

Instructional Salaries

197

Number of Employees

In 2021, College of the Sequoias paid a total of $20.8M to 197 employees working as instructors, which represents 40% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

197 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of the Sequoias was Instructor with 197 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Sequoias were Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, Management with 44 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of the Sequoias was Female Instructor with 103 employees, and Male Instructor with 94 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of the Sequoias.