by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Shasta College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Attendance costs at Shasta College varied between $11,881.00 to $19,537.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: about $11,881.00 in-state, rising to $19,537.00 out-of-state.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $1,197.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,684.00 |
| Total cost | $11,881.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,881.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,037.00 |
| Net price | $844.00 |
| That is 96% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,881.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,808.00 |
| Net price | $73.00 |
| That is 100% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,853.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,684.00 |
| Total cost | $19,537.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,537.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,037.00 |
| Net price | $8,500.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,537.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,808.00 |
| Net price | $7,729.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by around 3.9% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $76.00 | $877.00 | $12,341.00 |
| Senior year | $85.00 | $982.00 | $13,829.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $321.00 | $3,715.00 | $52,303.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $122.00 | $1,415.00 | $19,925.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $4.00 | $43.00 | $602.00 |
| Total amount paid | $444.00 | $5,131.00 | $72,228.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $76.00 | $877.00 | $12,341.00 |
| Senior year | $79.00 | $911.00 | $12,818.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $155.00 | $1,787.00 | $25,159.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $59.00 | $681.00 | $9,585.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $2.00 | $21.00 | $290.00 |
| Total amount paid | $213.00 | $2,468.00 | $34,744.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $8,028.00 | $8,829.00 | $20,293.00 |
| Senior year | $8,997.00 | $9,894.00 | $22,741.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $34,025.00 | $37,419.00 | $86,006.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,962.00 | $14,255.00 | $32,765.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $392.00 | $431.00 | $990.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,987.00 | $51,674.00 | $118,771.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $8,028.00 | $8,829.00 | $20,293.00 |
| Senior year | $8,339.00 | $9,171.00 | $21,078.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,367.00 | $17,999.00 | $41,371.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,235.00 | $6,857.00 | $15,761.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $188.00 | $207.00 | $476.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,602.00 | $24,857.00 | $57,132.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $2,878.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $3,743.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,767.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,312.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,000.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,493.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,869.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Shasta College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Shasta College amounts to $9,500.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,500.00 |
| 75th | $10,137.00 |
| 90th | $16,235.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500.00 |
| Middle income | $8,927.00 |
| High income | $9,000.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $500.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $10,000.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Shasta College is $1,000.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Shasta College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 13.3% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Shasta College add up to $65,573,412.00 covering 6,194 loan recipients.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Shasta College, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.