Porterville Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $1,438
- Out-of-State Tuition: $11,308
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Porterville:
- Total Enrollment: 4,784, including 1,597 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.7% men, 63.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 34%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 51%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 60 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
Porterville Overview
Porterville College (Porterville) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Porterville, CA. It is classified as urban-serving multi-campus Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Porterville's tuition & fees is $1,438 for California residents and $11,308 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,066.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,784 and the students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
Porterville College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Porterville College is $1,438 for in-state students and $11,308 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,468 for California residents and $12,428 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|
| Undergraduate | $1,438 | $11,308 |
|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|
| Undergraduate | $1,468 | $12,428 |
|---|
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Porterville College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Porterville
| Learning Opportunities |
|---|
| ROTC | No |
|---|
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
|---|
| Teacher Certification | No |
|---|
| Study Abroad | No |
|---|
| On-Campus Services |
|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
|---|
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
|---|
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
|---|
Porterville College Directory Information
Tools for analyzing and comparing Porterville