Butte College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Butte College is a public community college in Oroville, California, serving roughly 8,890 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,520 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,356. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,356
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,520 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,890 55.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.26%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 32.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 31.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,300
- Room & Board: $17,894 annual estimate
Butte College: what the data shows
Common questions about Butte College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Butte College?
Butte College is located in Oroville, CA (ZIP 95965-8399).
Is Butte College public or private?
Butte College is a Public institution.
How much does Butte College cost?
Published tuition: $1,356 in-state, $9,276 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,520.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,944 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,206 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,503 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,570 |
| $110,001+ | $13,051 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,424.
How big is Butte College?
Total enrollment: 8,890 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,300 students.
About 56% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Butte College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.26%.
First-year retention: 68.4%.
What do graduates of Butte College earn?
Median earnings: $33,709 six years after entry; $41,810 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
34.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Butte College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Sciences, General (283 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (177 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (151 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (130 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (126 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (118 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (111 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (110 completions)
- Psychology, General (104 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (83 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Butte College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.26%; median earnings $41,810 at 10 years; net price $5,520. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,356
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Butte College was $1,356.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,520
2024 Value
In 2024 Butte College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,520.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,520 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,424 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,104 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,894 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,270 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,520 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$82,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Butte College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Butte College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Butte College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,354 | $6,154 | $5,224 |
| 2014 | $1,364 | $6,164 | $4,975 |
| 2015 | $1,364 | $6,404 | $5,073 |
| 2016 | $1,368 | $6,528 | $4,791 |
| 2017 | $1,368 | $6,984 | $4,846 |
| 2018 | $1,368 | $6,984 | $3,888 |
| 2019 | $1,368 | $6,984 | $5,070 |
| 2020 | $1,368 | $8,088 | $6,315 |
| 2021 | $1,368 | $7,848 | $7,473 |
| 2022 | $1,336 | $7,816 | $6,854 |
| 2023 | $1,336 | $8,416 | $4,632 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Butte College reported total enrollment of about 8,890 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.1%), and Two or More Races (6.2%). About 34.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Butte College in 2024 is 8,890 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,300 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.04% 100% Completion Time
45.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.04% of students graduating from Butte College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Sciences, General: 30% male / 70% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 84% male / 16% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 66% male / 34% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Butte College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$41,810 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1793.57% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Butte College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 84 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Sciences, General: 283 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 177 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 151 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 130 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 126 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 118 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 111 completions
8. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 110 completions
9. Psychology, General: 104 completions
Most popular programs at Butte College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Butte College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Butte College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,031
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,191
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Butte College is a public institution located in Oroville, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Sciences, General, Welding Technology/Welder, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 8,890 students. Student body composition includes White (46.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.1%), Two or More Races (6.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.26%. Approximately 34.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Oroville, CA 95965-8399
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 84 distinct degree programs, Butte College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Butte College located?
Butte College is located in Oroville, CA.
How much does Butte College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,356 and average net price is $5,520 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,894 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Butte College?
Butte College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,300 students, White (46.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Butte College?
About 50.9% of students at Butte College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Butte College earn?
Median earnings are $33,709 six years after entry and $41,810 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Butte College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Butte College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Butte College public or private?
Butte College is a public institution located in Oroville, CA.
Is Butte College an HBCU?
No. Butte College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Butte College a tribal college?
No. Butte College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Butte College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Butte College reports 35.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Butte College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Butte College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.