by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for College of the Sequoias, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of the Sequoias came in at $1,394 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,038. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $106 in-state and $106 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $8,932 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Total | $1,394 | $9,038 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does College of the Sequoias charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how College of the Sequoias tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, College of the Sequoias sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the College of the Sequoias Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at College of the Sequoias has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,232 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,232 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $8,232 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $8,932 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at College of the Sequoias has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 8.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $9,806 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.00%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,394. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.80%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,290.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,394 | $9,290 |
| In 2 Years | $1,394 | $9,549 |
| In 3 Years | $1,394 | $9,816 |
| In 4 Years | $1,394 | $10,090 |
| In 5 Years | $1,394 | $10,372 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $38,745, or close to $5,576 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at College of the Sequoias, go to the College of the Sequoias Financial Aid page.
