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Public 2 Year

Porterville College

Porterville, California

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Overview

Enrollment

4,113
Porterville College overview
Location Porterville, California
Online portervillecollege.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Small City
Porterville College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Porterville College, situated in Porterville, California, is a public community college established in 1927. The campus resides within a small town setting in the San Joaquin Valley, approximately 70 miles north of Bakersfield, which characterizes its central location between major urban areas and the Sierra Nevada mountains. This institution offers a range of associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs, with an open admissions policy, allowing for a broad demographic of students. A strong emphasis is placed on vocational training and popular academic programs include Nursing, Child Development, and Business Management. The college does not provide on-campus student housing facilities. Porterville College is recognized for its cultural and educational contributions to the local community rather than athletic prowess, opting to focus on academic and technical excellence.

Porterville College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,359 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,754 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,380 plus fees of $29.

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,380
In State Costs for Porterville College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,125
Other Fees$29
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,253
Budget for Other Expenses$4,761
Total One Year Cost$24,548

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,510
Out of State Costs for Porterville College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,125
Other Fees$29
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,253
Budget for Other Expenses$4,761
Total One Year Cost$32,678

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Porterville College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 37%
Social Sciences 26%
General Studies 8%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 8%
Work and Family Studies 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024