Porterville College

100 E College Ave, Porterville, CA, 93257
Tel: (559)791-2200
Public | 4,182 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Porterville College serves 4,182 students (43% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body.
  • Porterville College is one of 4 community colleges within Tulare County, CA.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:

Porterville College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
95 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 4,182 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:44 1:21
# Full-Time Students
1,809 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
2,373 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
2% 1%
% Asian
7% 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
55% 6%
% Black
2% 15%
% White
33% 62%
% Two or more races
- 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$762 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$6,772 $8,679
 

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.

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