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 3,853 students (44% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Porterville College is one of 4 community colleges within Tulare County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Porterville College is College of the Sequoias (25.4 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Porterville College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 86 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,853 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 45:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,682 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,171 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 4% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 71% | 37% |
| % Black | 1% | 7% |
| % White | 20% | 32% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (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 (25.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- College of the SequoiasPublic10,647 students | 25.40 Mi915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-3700 25.4010,647 - 953 students | 26.70 Mi801 S. Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)734-7582 26.70953 - 1,608 students | 28.30 Mi8344 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
28.301,608 - 19,428 students | 44.10 Mi1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661)395-4011 44.1019,428 - Reedley CollegePublic14,633 students | 45.80 Mi995 N Reed Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)638-3641 45.8014,633
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