- Butte College provides quality education, services, and workforce training to students who aspire to become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, and global society.
- We prepare our students for life-long learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of degrees and certificates, and the pursuit of career and transfer pathways.
School Highlights
Butte College serves 10,968 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 10,968 students
- In-state tuition: $1,632
- Out-state tuition: $6,984
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 360 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Butte College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Campus Size
928 acres
Total Faculty
360 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Butte College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Butte College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,968 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
4,997 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
5,971 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
10,968 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,997 students
967 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,971 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
33%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
48%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,800
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,632 is more than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,984 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,632
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,984
$6,634
Tuition Notes
Assumes students enroll in 12 units per semester for 2 semesters.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
100%
82%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
Volleyball
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Roadrunner
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
53 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
African Student's AssociationAg Ambassadors Club
Agape Christian Fellowship ClubAmerican Design and Drafting Association
Anime ClubAsian Student Association
Black Student UnionButte Feminist Union
California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC) Butte College ChapterChinese Student Association at Butte College
Computer Science Club (ACM Chapter)Cultural and Community Center
Deaf Education and AwarenessEnvironmental Horticulture Club
Friends of the Refuge at Butte CollegeGender and Sexuality Alliance
International ClubIntervarsity Christian Fellowship USA
Kinetic Sculpture ClubLiterary Arts Club
Mechatronics ClubMESA Club
Motorsports ClubNative American Club
Nature Hikes Friends of the RefugePhi Theta Kappa
Political Advocacy and Civic EngagementPre-Health Professionals
Science ClubSkills Club
Speech and Debate TeamSports Medicine Club
Start-up ClubStudent Veterans Organization
Study Abroad ProgramSustainability Resource Center
Symbiotic SolutionsThe National Student Nurses Association
Welding Club
Arts and Music Programs:
3D AnimationArt Gallery
CeramicsDigital Arts
Fashion ClubMusic and Audio Production Club
Music Ensemble BandMusic Ensemble Choir
Painting and DrawingPhotography
PrintmakingRadio TV and Film Program
Sculpture and 3D DesignTheatre Production
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 Office of Student Life gives a chance to be involved in real decisions that will effect students for years to come. The Office of Student Life involvement 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 186 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Butte College cost?
Butte College's tuition is approximately $1,632 for In-State students and $6,984 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Butte College?
The acceptance rate of Butte College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 82%.
What sports does Butte College offer?
Butte College offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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