Porterville College
Tel:
(559) 791-2200
- 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.
School Highlights
Porterville College serves 4,350 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
Porterville College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 195 teachers has grown by 50% over five years.
| Porterville College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 195 staff | 308 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
With students as our focus, Porterville College provides our local and diverse communities an excellent educational experience that fosters intellectual curiosity and growth, lifelong learning, and prepares our students for personal and academic success.
In support of our values and philosophy, Porterville College will:
- Provide quality academic programs to all students who are capable of benefiting from community college instruction.
- Provide comprehensive support services to help students achieve their personal, vocational and academic potential.
- Prepare students for transfer and success at four-year institutions.
- Provide courses and training to prepare students for employment or to enhance skills within their current careers.
- Provide developmental education to students who need to enhance their knowledge and understanding of basic skills.
- Recognize student achievement through awarding degrees, certificates, grants, and scholarships.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Porterville College is College of the Sequoias (26.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- College of the SequoiasPublic12,815 students | 26.10 Mi915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3700 26.1012,815 - San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaPrivate for-profit6,621 students | 28.20 Mi8344 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 734-9000 28.206,621 - 26,380 students | 44.40 Mi1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 395-4011 44.4026,380 - Reedley CollegePublic11,296 students | 45.70 Mi995 N Reed Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 638-0300 45.7011,296 - 309 students | 47.80 Mi5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 835-1100 47.80309
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