College of the Siskiyous
University Website: www.siskiyous.edu
College of the Siskiyous (COS) is a public two-year community college with campus is located in Weed, and Yreka, California in Siskiyou County in Northern California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, including part-time students. It is the northernmost college in the state of California and the only college in Siskiyou County. It lies in the service area of California State University, Chico. It is one of only ten community colleges in California that provide on-campus dormitories for students.
COS was founded in 1957 after a special election. Buildings on the current location first opened their doors on September 8, 1959. Facilities at COS include HerschelnMeredith Stadium for football and track and field events, Ford Theater for theatrical performances and Rural Health Science Institute. COS also is known for its administration of justice program and fire academy, the best in California. The athletic mascot is the Eagle.
Music, Theater, Media Communications, and Visual Arts are of significant importance to the College of the Siskiyous.
Nursing programs, including the new LVN to RN step up program are a hallmark of the College of the Siskiyous.
A common misconception about COS is that it is named after Siskiyou County. But it is actually named after the Siskiyou Mountains, a mountain range that runs along the California-Oregon border, which is referred to as "the Siskiyous" (referenced in the plural form, instead of singular).
The president of COS is Dr. Randall Lawrence.
Famous alumni include Dan Hawkins, the former head football coach at the University of Colorado.
Men's Basketball Team
Under the direction of Legendary Coach Ed Madec the Men's Basketball team was one of the best Junior College teams in California from 2002-2006. They reached the California Final Four in 2004 and 2005.
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 2875 students
- $5,400.00 avg tuition
800 College Ave
Weed,
CA
96094-2899
(530) 938-5555
Apply online
Admissions:
www.siskiyous.edu/registration.htm
Financial Aid:
www.siskiyous.edu/financialaid/
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Precision Production
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
College of the Siskiyous
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 57% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
College of the Siskiyous
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $624.00 | $624.00 | $5,400.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $26.00 | $26.00 | $225.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,000.00 | $8,100.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Other Expenses | $4,200.00 | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 77% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 73% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,200.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 30% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,426.00 |
College of the Siskiyous
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| Ethnic Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | X | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | X | |||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Pre-Engineering | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | X | |||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | X | |||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Physical Sciences | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | ||||
| Welding Technology/Welder | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Human Services, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
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Schools Near College of the Siskiyous
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shasta College | 52.9mi |
| Simpson University | 55.2mi |
| Southern Oregon University | 55.6mi |
| Shasta Bible College and Graduate School | 58.9mi |
| Klamath Community College | 64.9mi |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 66.0mi |
| Rogue Community College | 86.3mi |
| Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | 91.0mi |
| Humboldt State University | 95.6mi |
| College of the Redwoods | 106.6mi |
| Lassen Community College | 110.1mi |
| California State University-Chico | 119.9mi |
| Feather River Community College District | 125.6mi |
| Butte College | 128.1mi |
| Umpqua Community College | 134.4mi |
