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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,350 students
In-state tuition: $1,322
Out-state tuition: $7,006
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 87%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Porterville College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 45:1 over five years.
The Porterville College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,350 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,861 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
2,489 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
80%
47%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
13%
23%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.70
College Completion Rate
24%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,322 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,006 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,322
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,006
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
79%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,350 students
In-state tuition: $1,322
Out-state tuition: $7,006
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 87%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,997 per year for in-state students and $7,123 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,060 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
