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Porterville College

Porterville, CA · Suburb · 2,834 students
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$12,301
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
32%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
38% typical
$36,328
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,141 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
76% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Porterville College is a vital institution in the Kern Community College District, renowned for its accessible transfer pathways and career technical education. The college excels in high-demand programs such as Registered Nursing, Fire Technology, Administration of Justice, and Business, which directly feed the Central Valley’s healthcare, public safety, and agricultural sectors. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, the campus offers a close-knit, supportive environment with tailored resources for first-generation and rural students. It distinguishes itself through strong regional industry partnerships and dedicated transfer agreements with the California State University system, serving as an essential, affordable springboard for local learners.


Wikipedia:Porterville College is a public community college in Porterville, California. It was established in 1927.

Location
Porterville, CA, 93257 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
150 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,438$11,308
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$20,730$30,600 est.
Average net price$12,301Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,308
In-state: $1,438
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$30,600 est.
In-state: $20,730
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,301
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,113
$30–48k
$11,641
$48–75k
$13,228
$75–110k
$16,825
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
32%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 10% transferred · 46% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$30,202
10 yrs after entry$36,328
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 36%Women 64%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
63%
Family income
$18,303
Independent
34%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
58%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
79%
Black
2%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$11,482/mo
Teaching spend
$7,021
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high career & technical
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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