Butte college

3536 butte campus drive, Oroville, CA, 95965-0839 - View a map of this school Map

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The mission of Butte College is to create a student-centered, community-based learning environment which empowers students to become productive, literate, and responsible members of a diverse society....

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School Overview:

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County Butte 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 6,594 students 1,029 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 6,859 students 1,461 students
Total Enrollment 13,453 students 2,225 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 57% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 36% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,917 $2,847
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 52% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $966 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 7% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,588 $1,150
% Students Receiving Loans 10% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,566 $3,143

School Notes:

  • Butte College is a campus full of resources for students looking to move on to any career. We have the support of our administrators, staff, and faculty in all areas of our personal interest, as well as our scholastic goals. As a student who wants to make a difference, Butte College and the Associated Students gives a chance to be involved in real decisions that will effect students for years to come. The Associated Students program is at an all time high, with a new office environment, a major publicity campaign on the way, and an advisor and staff that are dedicated to our success. There has never been a better time to get involved, and together we can shape the future of this campus and our community.
  • The Counseling Center provides academic, personal and career counseling services for students wishing to fulfill vocational, transfer, personal and/or professional development goals. Counselors assist students by exploring interests, abilities and achievements as well as determining goals and planning programs to attain those goals.
  • With over 100 degree and certificate programs, there's something for you at Butte College. Fulfill your general education requirements at Butte College and transfer to a CSU or UC. Butte College has one of the highest transfer rates of students to CSU, Chico. Once at Butte College, we invite you to participate in some of our student organizations such as the Asian Club, Engineering Club, or Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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