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College of the Sequoias (COS)
- 915 S Mooney Blvd
- Visalia, CA 93277
- OPEID College Code: 00118600
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- General Phone: (559) 730-3700
- Superintendent/President: William Scroggins, Phd
- Website: cos.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 11,697
- College Alias: COS
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- College of the Sequoias is a comprehensive community college focused on student learning that leads to productive work, lifelong learning and community involvement.
College of the Sequoias affirms that our mission is to help our diverse student population achieve their transfer and /or occupational objectives and to advance the economic growth and global competitiveness of business and industry within our region.
College of the Sequoias is committed to supporting students' mastery of basic skills and to providing programs and services that foster student success.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees on May 14, 2007
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 47% | 63% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,422 | $2,792 | $1,096 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 100 | 85 | 125 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $606 | $780 | $780 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,234 | $4,980 | $4,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $1,298 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,910 | $9,182 |
| Other Expenses | $2,898 | $3,528 | $3,201 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,381 | $3,528 | $3,114 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,992 | $2,094 | $2,078 |
| Out of State | $7,620 | $6,294 | $6,008 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,178 | $14,532 | $14,461 |
| Out of State | $19,806 | $18,732 | $18,391 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,373 | $5,874 | $5,192 |
| Out of State | $11,001 | $10,074 | $9,122 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,697 Undergraduate: 11,697
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,095 Female: 6,602
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,095 Female: 6,602
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,513 Part-Time: 7,184
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,513 Part-Time: 7,184
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 150 | 1% |
| Black | 445 | 4% |
| Asian | 642 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5,250 | 45% |
| White | 4,204 | 36% |
| Unknown | 993 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,130 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,061 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,784 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,336 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,349 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 855 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 630 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 914 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 492 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 146 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 718 | 416 | 302 |
| Faculty Status | 472 | 176 | 296 |
| Tenured Faculty | 127 | 127 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 472 | 176 | 296 |
| Primarily Instruction | 472 | 176 | 296 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 37 | - |
| Other Professionals | 6 | 6 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 203 | 197 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 95 | 92 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 34 | 33 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,192 (164) | $80,684 (78) | $79,745 (86) |
| Instructor | $80,192 (164) | $80,684 (78) | $79,745 (86) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,752 (1) | - (-) | $69,752 (1) |
| Instructor | $69,752 (1) | - (-) | $69,752 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,051 (165) | $80,684 (78) | $79,485 (87) |
| Instructor | $80,051 (165) | $80,684 (78) | $79,485 (87) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $82,853 | $82,853 | - |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 100% | - |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 318 | 203 | 115 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 307 | 193 | 114 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 48 | 37 | 11 |
| Football | 74 | 74 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Soccer | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Tennis | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Equestrian | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,930 | $6,133 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,717 | $1,813 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 32 | 26 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 27% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 20% |
| American Indian | 28% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 30% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 29% |
| Unknown | 35% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 33 | 61 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 10 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
