Porterville College

Porterville College is a public community college located in Porterville, CA. It offers 57 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,409 for California residents and $10,289 for out-of-state students at Porterville College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,880) of public community colleges in California.
It has 4,113 students that are lower than the average population (5,191 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 1,383 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $32,700.
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Academic Overview

Porterville College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Porterville, California. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,409 for California residents and $10,289 for other students on average. It offers 57 degree programs through 13 Certificate, 31 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $32,700.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address100 E College Ave, Porterville, CA
Phone559-791-2200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,409
Out-of-State$10,289
Student Population »4,113 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate68% (Full-time)
29% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,283
Students to Faculty24:1 (4.17%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$32,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,409 for California residents and $10,289 for out-of-state students at Porterville College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,880) over public community colleges in California.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Porterville College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,409$10,289
Books & Supplies$938
Off-Campus Living Costs$25,623
Average Financial Aid$5,283
Cost of Attendance$27,970$36,850
After Financial Aid$22,687$31,567
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$32,700
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Porterville College$1,409$10,289
Public Community Colleges in California$1,615$9,880
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,939$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Porterville College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 13 Certificate, 31 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs1331NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant80 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 64 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 37 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 93 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 98 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 36 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 118 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician33 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 48 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is History program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,113 students at Porterville College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,288 male students and 2,335 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,6231,2162,407
Male Students1,288476812
Female Students2,3357401,595

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Porterville College, there are 4,113 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,956 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,383 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,573 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,113
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,383
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,573
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,157
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