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Redding Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Redding

There are at least 4 colleges in Redding, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,321 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,425 full-time students, and a reported 788 dorm rooms.

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Redding Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
2951 Goodwater Ave.
Redding, California 96002

  • Programs: bible studies, education, theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling and ministries, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 80 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 48 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Shasta College
11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, California 96003

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, child development, administrative assistant, medical secretary, family and consumer science, criminal justice and police, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,102 students, 5,332 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 150 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Lake College
443 Redcliff Drive
Redding, California 96002

  • Programs: medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, health care administration, phlebotomy, accounting technology, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 63 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, California 96003-8606

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, psychology, human resources management, missionary studies, educational administration, organizational behavior, communication studies, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,076 students, 979 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 590 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 440-560. Writing: 440-560.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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