Porterville College
100 e college ave, Porterville, CA, 93257 - View a map of this school Map
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Students are our focus at Porterville College. We are committed to providing an excellent educational experience to our diverse community in an environment that fosters student learning and success. In promoting a student-centered learning environment, we commit ourselves to innovation, respect, collaboration, collegiality and participatory governance.


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  Porterville College Community College Avg.
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County Tulare County, CA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,793 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 2,021 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 3,814 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 70% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 56% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,129 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 66% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $997 $1,211
School Notes:
  • Porterville College, a public community college, is committed to an educational process that enhances the personal worth and intellectual potential of all students by assisting in the development of skills necessary to achieve goals and acquire the knowledge and attitudes essential for a self-fulfilling, satisfying life.
  • At Porterville College (PC) students are our focus. Porterville College opened its doors to 87 students in 1927. Porterville College is proud of the highly qualified faculty, staff and administrators whose passion and dedication is to focus on providing a positive learning environment to meet the educational needs of our students.
  • Porterville College is a comprehensive community college that provides general, transfer and career education at the undergraduate level, training and services for updating skills in the existing workforce, and basic skills. In addition, the college offers various athletic programs and student clubs in order to provide students with a well-rounded college experience. We develop and update academic and vocational curriculum in a timely manner to meet the needs of the students and the community.
  • Porterville College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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