About
College of the Sequoias is a public community college located in Visalia, California, with multiple campuses including Hanford and Tulare. It offers various programs, including noncredit classes for specializations such as English as a Second Language. The college was founded to provide accessible education and develops a broad range of academic and vocational courses.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
39%
Overall completion
39%
Full-time retention
71%
Full-time retention
71%
Pell equity
2.4pp gap
Pell recipients
38%288 of 756
Non-Pell (all)
40%185 of 458
Subsidized loan, no Pell
100%1 of 1
No Federal Aid
40%184 of 457
Non-Pell students graduate at a 2.4-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 104 Title IV programs, 6 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 4 fail. 94 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
104
Passing
6
5.8% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
4
3.8% of portfolio
Fail rate
3.8%
+3.2pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
104programs
- Passing6 · 5.8%
- No Data94 · 90.4%
- Failing4 · 3.8%
Severity spectrum
Critical
1
Severe
1
Recoverable
2
At Risk
1
Watch
2
Safe
3
No data
94
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Associate Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$30,334
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-15.9%
−$5,748
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Associate Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
-15.9%
$30,334 vs $36,082
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
$32,906
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-8.8%
−$3,176
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
-8.8%
$32,906 vs $36,082
Communication and Media Studies
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
$34,551
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-4.2%
−$1,531
Communication and Media Studies
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
-4.2%
$34,551 vs $36,082
English Language and Literature General
Associate Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$35,174
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-2.5%
−$908
English Language and Literature General
Associate Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
-2.5%
$35,174 vs $36,082
Sociology
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
$38,796
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+7.5%
+$2,714
Sociology
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
+7.5%
$38,796 vs $36,082
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$41,286
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+14.4%
+$5,204
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
+14.4%
$41,286 vs $36,082
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
$43,425
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+20.4%
+$7,343
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
+20.4%
$43,425 vs $36,082
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$48,672
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+34.9%
+$12,590
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+34.9%
$48,672 vs $36,082
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Program
EP gap
Status
Communication and Media Studies
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
-4.2%
−$1,531
Just failing
English Language and Literature General
Associate Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
-2.5%
−$908
Just failing
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$10,367
$100,810
10%
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$10,367 debt · $100,810 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Accredited since 1952Next review Oct 2025
Programmatic accreditations · 3
Action history · 4
- Aug 2025Initial AccreditationAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Jan 2019Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Jan 2019Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Feb 2015Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning RemovedAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$480
-$5,722vs Community College median $6,202
Federal loans
0.8%
In-state tuition
$1,394
Out-of-state
$9,038
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 6,993 students received $31.6M in Pell grants, alongside $1.0M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
6,993
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$31.6M
$31,577,455 total
Direct Loans
$1.0M
274 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
5k’20
5k’21
5k’22
6k’23
7k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$583K
170 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$434K
103 loan awards
Parent PLUS$22K
1 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 118 borrowers who entered repayment, 11 (9.3%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
9.3%
+7.0pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
118
Defaulted
11
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
23.1%+13.8
2017
18.5%+9.3
2018
14.1%+7.1
2019
9.3%+7.0
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at College of the Sequoias
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs101
UndergraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
1,843 total completions
01Liberal Arts
72639.4%
01Liberal Arts
72639.4%
02Business
18610.1%
02Business
18610.1%
03Health Professions
1819.8%
03Health Professions
1819.8%
04Psychology
1709.2%
04Psychology
1709.2%
05Multi/Interdisciplinary
1447.8%
05Multi/Interdisciplinary
1447.8%
06Security/Protective
1226.6%
06Security/Protective
1226.6%
07Social Sciences
945.1%
07Social Sciences
945.1%
08Visual/Performing Arts
884.8%
08Visual/Performing Arts
884.8%
09Family/Consumer Sci
693.7%
09Family/Consumer Sci
693.7%
10Agriculture
633.4%
10Agriculture
633.4%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
14,494
12-mo unduplicated
18,795
Undergraduate
18,795
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
43%8,031
Women
57%10,764
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
72.9%
White
17.3%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more
2.8%
Black
1.9%
Unknown
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Non-resident
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
368
237 M · 131 W
Women athletes
35.6%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$1.5M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$27K
$23K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 11
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Football
75
—
$282,256
Football
75 M · —
Track and Field (Outdoor)
47
26
$108,405
Track and Field (Outdoor)
47 M · 26 W
Soccer
27
26
$132,367
Soccer
27 M · 26 W
Swimming and Diving (combined)
21
15
$87,696
Swimming and Diving (combined)
21 M · 15 W
Baseball
35
—
$217,626
Baseball
35 M · —
Tennis
13
11
$38,616
Tennis
13 M · 11 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
2.28
31 offenses · 13,586 students
3-year trend
0.002 yrs ago0.531 yr ago2.28Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
38
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
2
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
23
Arson
4
Aggravated assault
3
Robbery
1
By location
31total
- On campus9
- Non-campus22
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
0
Stalking
0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs100
Liquor00
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
29.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
241
College of the Sequoias vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions College of the Sequoias selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCollege of the Sequoias | 39% | Open admission | 14,494 | $480 | Community College |
| — | Open admission | 11,720 | $10,345 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 18,095 | $10,844 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,859 | $2,424 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 22,460 | $5,672 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 10,429 | $4,135 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,926 | $11,911 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,275 | $6,513 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 20,123 | $4,976 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,494 | $6,120 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 17,228 | $8,312 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,664 | $5,968 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 25,567 | $3,206 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 19,521 | $6,134 | Community College | |
| — | 90.8% | 17,437 | $11,453 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,075 | $8,365 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,440 | $5,311 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,985 | $6,202 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,472 | $5,040 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 13,523 | $8,398 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,583 | $0 or less | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,301 | $7,095 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 17,096 | $7,203 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,597 | $3,864 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,730 | $8,377 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,334 | $11,315 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 20,986 | $12,671 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 19,973 | $5,258 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 43,928 | $4,337 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,609 | $8,759 | Community College | |
| Peer group median | 39% | 90.8% | 17,333 | $6,202 |
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College of the Sequoias Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness
Reports to President’s wing of the Sequoia building
Phone
559-730-3700
Address
President’s wing of the Sequoia building, 915 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA. 93277
The mission of the Office of Research, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness is to provide research, planning, and assessment services to all segments of the College community, supporting various activities that directly support the District mission.
Visit IR office pageTeam
1 member
- Mehmet 'Dali' ÖztürkDean of Research, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcos.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookGiant Fact Book2023The Giant Fact Book for the College of the Sequoias serves as a comprehensive resource to support the district's planning, accreditation, and reporting requirements. It covers various datasets such as enrollments, demographics, financial aid, student achievement, and employee counts. The Fact Book is updated annually and is intended to be a convenient source of information for stakeholders.cos.edu
Notable alumni of College of the Sequoias (13)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Yunss Akinocho
- Bryan AllenAviation
- Wilson AlvarezSports
- Linda Gist CalvinPolitics
- Connie ConwayPolitics
- Gary Dee
- Antonio GatesSports
- Gerald F. HawthorneAcademia
- Alexandra Macedo
- Ernest L. Martin
- Devin NunesPolitics
- Lyle SetencichSports
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Frequently asked questions about College of the Sequoias
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about College of the Sequoias.
What is the acceptance rate at College of the Sequoias?
College of the Sequoias does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution has an open admission policy: it admits all applicants who meet basic requirements, so it does not report a selective admit rate.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Sequoias?
College of the Sequoias reports a 6-year graduation rate of 39% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend College of the Sequoias?
College of the Sequoias reports a total enrollment of 14,494 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at College of the Sequoias?
The average net price at College of the Sequoias is $480 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is College of the Sequoias located?
College of the Sequoias is located in Visalia, California 93277-2214.
Who runs Institutional Research at College of the Sequoias?
College of the Sequoias's IR work is done by the Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness, which reports to President’s wing of the Sequoia building.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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