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College of the Siskiyous

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College of the Siskiyous: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    College of the Siskiyous is a public community college in Northern California with campuses in Weed and Yreka. It suits students who want a community college option in Siskiyou County, including those who may need on-campus housing.

  2. What you can study

    College of the Siskiyous is a community college, so it is aimed at undergraduate study and transfer-oriented or career-focused coursework rather than a wide university-style catalogue. The college’s specific subject areas and programme list are not published in the information available here; check the official website for the current programme catalogue.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the college’s admissions process and check the official website for entry requirements, document deadlines, English-language expectations, and visa-related steps. The college’s exact international admissions requirements are not published here, so confirm them directly with admissions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee range here. Confirm the current cost for international students with the admissions office, and also budget separately for living costs in Northern California, including housing, transport, food, and study materials.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The college is in the United States and the language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that on the official website. If you are moving from abroad, check housing availability, admission documents, visa requirements, and whether your programme is offered at the Weed or Yreka campus.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities and colleges in the United States, College of the Siskiyous stands out as a small public community college with two campuses in Siskiyou County and on-campus housing. Its role is local and practical rather than broad and research-focused, which makes it a different choice from a four-year university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about College of the Siskiyous

What type of institution is College of the Siskiyous?

It is a public community college.

Where is College of the Siskiyous located?

It has campuses in Weed and Yreka in Siskiyou County, Northern California.

Does College of the Siskiyous offer on-campus housing?

Yes. It is one of only eleven community colleges in California that provide on-campus housing for students.

What system is College of the Siskiyous part of?

It is part of the California Community Colleges System.

Overview

College of the Siskiyous (COS) is a public community college with campuses in Weed and Yreka in Siskiyou County in Northern California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System, serving as the northernmost college in the state of California and the only college in Siskiyou County. The college is in the service area of California State University, Chico and one of only eleven community colleges in California that provide on-campus housing for students.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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