See current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Shasta College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Shasta College were $1,197 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,853. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $93 in-state and $93 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $8,760 |
| Fees | $93 | $93 |
| Total | $1,197 | $8,853 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Shasta College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Shasta College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Shasta College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Shasta College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Shasta College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,184 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,184 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $8,760 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Shasta College has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 7.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $9,476 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.22%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,199. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.87%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,195.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,199 | $9,195 |
| In 2 Years | $1,201 | $9,550 |
| In 3 Years | $1,203 | $9,919 |
| In 4 Years | $1,205 | $10,302 |
| In 5 Years | $1,207 | $10,700 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $38,966, versus roughly $4,808 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Shasta College, head to the Shasta College Financial Aid page.