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General Contact
- School Code: 118600
- Phone: (909) 621-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
26:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Auto Mechanic Program
The auto mechanic program at College of the Sequoias prepares students for careers as department store service mechanics, auto part specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet mechanic, specialty shop technicians, and car test driver/mechanic. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
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College of the Sequoias
1030 North Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA
College of the Sequoias offers many opportunities for people who live in Tulare and Kings Counties in California. The college was founded in 1925 and moved in 1940. The main campus is located in Visalia and the school operates a full-service center in Hanford. The college has an agriculture program on a 16-acre farm. However it is currently constructing another in Tulare. Tuition for Californian residents is $46 per unit.
The college offers many unbelievable supporting services that place student learning as the top priority. During your time at the College of the Sequoias, you can earn a degree or a vocational certificate, or complete your requirements for a four-year college or university degree or upgrade specific skills. Student services offered include health care, counseling, child care, and veteran’s services.
These programs aim to meet the needs of students so that they finish their studies successfully. The college provides services to people with disabilities and first year students.
College of Sequoias offers more than one hundred and fifty eight certificates and degrees in Academic and Career & Technical Education programs. Some of the programs offered are: veterinarian assistance program, accounting, administrative assistant, paralegal, real estate, art, vocal music, communication studies, biology, chemistry, and physics.
The school is home to 17 athletic teams that participate in the Central Valley Conference in all but three of our sports. The football team is a member of the Northern California Football Association and the women’s tennis team is a member of the Big 8.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Sequoias has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 52 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 2 |
| Associate's Degree | 7 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 60 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| White | 7 |
| Multiple Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Auto Mechanic program at College of the Sequoias, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Description
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Description
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -50.0% from 2014 to 2024
Automotive Master Mechanics
Description
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive master mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants College of the Sequoias accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, College of the Sequoias may provide student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Equestrian