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Porterville College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Porterville, California, Porterville College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Porterville College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Porterville College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Porterville College is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Porterville College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,409

Cost of attendance at Porterville College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,359

Cost of attendance at Porterville College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Porterville College received on average $6,476 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,476
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 188 66% $5,210 $979,447
Other Federal Grant 258 90% $4,522 $1,166,667
State Grant/Scholarships 259 90% $2,309 $597,970
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 41 14% $557 $22,850
Total Grant & Scholarships 276 96% $6,476 $1,787,487

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Porterville College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Porterville College students is 35.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.0%.

35.2%

  • asian 58.3% 7 students
  • African American 50.0% 3 students
  • white 34.6% 18 students
  • hispanic 34.9% 162 students
  • Mixed Race 18.2% 2 students

Service Offerings

Porterville College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Porterville College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training