- 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 (2026)
- 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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
Black, Gold
Total Faculty
360 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,968 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
4,997 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
5,971 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
735 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,997 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,971 students
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
46%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
48%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,632 is more than the state average of $1,236. 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 $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,632
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,984
$6,577
Tuition Notes
Assumes students enroll in 12 units per semester for 2 semesters.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
Volleyball
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
- School Mascot: Roadrunner
- 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 81%.
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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