Shasta College, Redding

What Shasta College, Redding does

Shasta College, founded in 1949, is a public community college operated by the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District and headquartered at 11555 Old Oregon Trail in Redding, California. It serves residents of Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties in California's North State region through a multi-campus network that includes the main Redding campus, a Downtown Redding Health Sciences and Community Leadership Center, and three extended education campuses in Burney (Intermountain, 2004), Weaverville (Trinity, 2008), and Red Bluff (Tehama, 2009). The institution enrolls students via the statewide CCCApply platform and delivers instruction through six physical sites plus online and hybrid courses on the Canvas LMS, with selective participation in the California Virtual Campus consortium.

The academic portfolio comprises 119 programs yielding 89 degrees and 47 certificates, spanning transfer preparation, career technical education, health sciences, community education, and limited baccalaureate offerings. Health Sciences is the most differentiated vertical: nursing and dental hygiene pipelines date to the 1950s-1960s, with later additions including Medical Assisting (2017), Physical Therapist Assistant (CAPTE-accredited), Health Information Technology, and a Health Information Management baccalaureate (both 2016). Student services include counseling, financial aid, tutoring, a transfer center, basic needs support, and veterans services; 17 intercollegiate athletic teams and 31 student organizations round out campus life. International partnerships with Soonchunhyang University (South Korea), Shanghai Pharmaceutical School (China), and universities in Xi'an (China) and Xinfeng (Taiwan) support study abroad.

Revenue mechanics reflect the standard California community college model: state apportionment, local property tax revenue, per-unit tuition and enrollment fees, federal and state financial aid (Pell, Cal Grants), a supplementary 501(c)(3) Shasta College Foundation that runs scholarship and donation programs (including a voluntary payroll deduction initiative with ~32% faculty/staff participation), and fee-based non-credit community education and business training. Pricing is segmented into subsidized credit enrollment (per semester), free non-credit classes, and pay-as-you-go community/business training. As a public institution with no parent company, no private equity backing, and no disclosed revenue, Shasta College operates as a government-funded educational provider rather than a commercially monetized enterprise.

Name

Shasta College, Redding

Legal name

Shasta College

Website

https://shastacollege.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Shasta College is a public community college in Redding, California, serving Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties through six campuses and Canvas-based online learning. It offers 119 programs including transfer, CTE, and health sciences credentials to traditional, high school dual-enrollment, and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Health sciences training
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Redding

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Standard California community college tuition and fees charged to students for credit courses. Students pay per unit with additional enrollment fees.
2. Financial Aid Distribution: Federal and state financial aid including Pell Grants, Cal Grants, scholarships, and loans distributed to eligible students to cover tuition and living expenses.
3. Donations and Foundation Support: The Shasta College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, collects donations to support student scholarships, programs, and campus initiatives.
4. Community Education and Business Training: Non-credit community education classes, business training workshops, and professional development programs with separate fee structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shasta College is a public community college delivering affordable higher education in California's North State region, offering 119 programs (89 degrees, 47 certificates) that include associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, career technical education, and non-credit community education. Instruction is delivered across a main Redding campus and four extended education sites (Burney, Red Bluff, Weaverville, and a downtown Redding Center), with Health Sciences (Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, PTA) being a long-standing flagship. Online learning via Canvas LMS, dual/concurrent high school enrollment, study abroad, apprenticeships, and SHIELD public safety training extend the institution's reach beyond traditional on-campus students.

Product overview

Shasta College is a community college offering a comprehensive educational portfolio of 119 programs (89 degrees, 47 certificates). The institution operates a multi-campus structure with its main Redding campus, extended education centers (Intermountain, Tehama, Trinity), and Downtown Community Leadership Center. Programs span Health Sciences (ADN, VN, CNA, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, PTA, HIT, HIM), Career Technical Education, Bachelor Degree Programs, High School Programs (Concurrent/Dual Enrollment, Gateway to College), Community Education, and Study Abroad. Student services include counseling, tutoring, career services, transfer center, and basic needs support. The college utilizes Canvas LMS for online learning and provides athletics (17 teams) and 31 student clubs/organizations. Extended Education serves the broader community through business training, apprenticeships, GED preparation, and the SHIELD Training Center for public safety professions.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Educational Programs (Associate Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Certificates, Noncredit) Comprehensive catalog of 119 academic programs (89 degrees and 47 certificates) including Associate of Arts/Associate of Science transfer degrees, bachelor's degree programs, Career Technical Education credentials, and noncredit education for students seeking degrees, transfer, or short-term credentials at the community college level.
• Health Sciences Programs Healthcare professional preparation programs including Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Vocational Nursing (VN), Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide (NA/HHA), Dental Hygiene (DH), Health Information Technology (HIT), Health Information Management (HIM), Medical Assisting (MA), and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) that prepare students for state licensure and clinical employment, with clinical placements at regional hospitals and dental facilities.
• High School Programs (Concurrent, Dual Enrollment, College Connection, Gateway to College) Programs that allow high school students to earn college credits while still in high school through Concurrent Enrollment, Dual Enrollment (at high school campuses throughout the district), College Connection (attending Shasta as a high school senior for both credits), and Gateway to College (alternative pathway to complete high school requirements on the college campus).
• Online Learning (Canvas LMS) Online and hybrid course delivery through the Canvas Learning Management System, supplemented by the California Virtual Campus partnership, enabling students to complete coursework remotely and access an expanded online course catalog.
• Community Education & Business Training Non-credit community education classes, business training workshops, the SHIELD Training Center (for law enforcement, fire, and emergency response), apprenticeships, foster and kinship care education, and GED preparation programs delivered to community members and local employers without requiring enrollment in a degree program.
• Study Abroad Programs International education opportunities for credit through partner universities in South Korea (Soonchunhyang University), China (Shanghai Pharmaceutical School, Xi'an), and Taiwan (Xinfeng), plus a Global Exchange Paid Mentorship program in which South Korean students live in Shasta College dorms during summer.
• Intercollegiate Athletics 17 intercollegiate athletic teams competing under the Shasta College Knights brand at the community college level, providing cocurricular engagement for enrolled students.
• Extended Education Campuses Regional campus locations offering local access to college courses, community education, business training, and student services in Burney (Intermountain), Red Bluff (Tehama), Weaverville (Trinity), and downtown Redding (Community Leadership Center).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% employment rate for PTA program graduates (2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Soonchunhyang UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShasta students take classes, tutor South Korean students, participate as Cultural and Language Ambassadors, and live in the dorms at Soonchunhyang University in Asan, South Korea. Exchange occurs every fall and spring semesters for 1-3 semesters.
• Shanghai Pharmaceutical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShasta College students spend two weeks at Shanghai Pharmaceutical School, exploring traditional Chinese medicine and visiting advanced pharmaceutical research and manufacturing facilities. Program broadens knowledge and fosters cross-cultural connections.
• University Partnerships (Xi'an, China / Xinfeng, Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents have the option to study abroad at international universities in Xi'an, China, or Xinfeng, Taiwan through Shasta College partnerships. Duration and frequency vary.
• Global Exchange Paid Mentorship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents live in Shasta College dorms alongside South Korean students, participate in educational workshops and local field trips. Program runs every summer semester for 3 weeks.
• Local Healthcare Facilities (Hospitals, Healthcare Agencies, Dental Facilities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner60+ year relationships with local hospitals, healthcare agencies, and dental facilities for clinical training placements in Health Sciences programs including Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, and Health Information Technology.
• Girls, Inc.minorOthersFoundation supports local nonprofit organizations who support current and future students, including Girls, Inc.
• Shasta Library FoundationminorOthersFoundation supports local nonprofit organizations, including the Shasta Library Foundation.
• Redding Fashion AllianceminorOthersFoundation supports local nonprofit organizations, including the Redding Fashion Alliance.
• Friends of the Trinity Resource Conservation DistrictminorOthersFoundation supports local nonprofit organizations, including Friends of the Trinity Resource Conservation District.
• Better.Jobs CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWithin Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Counties, various community and educational partners work collaboratively under Better.Jobs to create, expand and streamline educational services for adults (18+) in the region.
• California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office / CCCApplyTechnology or IntegrationStandardized application platform (CCCApply) used for student admissions across California community colleges, enabling streamlined enrollment process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• College of San Mateo: California community college with similarly strong Allied Health (Dental Hygiene, Nursing) programs; comparable two-year-plus-bachelor pathway structure to Shasta's HIM Baccalaureate offering.
• Feather River College: Rural Northern California community college in Quincy serving Plumas County; comparable rural/regional delivery model and small-district community college positioning to Shasta.
• College of the Redwoods: Public community college in Eureka serving a sparsely populated rural coastal California district — analogous rural delivery challenge and geographic footprint to Shasta's North State service.
• Yuba College: Two-year community college in Marysville within the Yuba Community College District; comparable Northern California rural/small-city population base and allied health program mix.
• Butte College: Public community college in Oroville, California, with overlapping service area in Northern California and similar mix of transfer, CTE, and Health Sciences offerings comparable to Shasta College's multi-county model.
• Modesto Junior College: Large California community college offering similar Allied Health, CTE, and transfer pathways; relevant peer for benchmarking program portfolio depth at multi-campus CCC scale.
• Santa Rosa Junior College: Larger Northern California junior college in Sonoma County with a similarly strong Allied Health and Career Technical Education portfolio; useful peer for size-up comparison to Shasta.
• Sacramento City College: Urban California community college within the Los Rios district featuring comparable Health Sciences pathways (Nursing, Dental Hygiene, HIT) and multi-campus program delivery similar to Shasta.
• Mendocino College: Rural Northern California community college in Ukiah serving a spread-out county population; comparable rural access model and small-college program portfolio to Shasta.
• Lassen Community College: Single-district rural community college in Susanville serving a sparsely populated high-County footprint similar to Trinity County within Shasta's district; useful comparison for rural CCC operating economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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