Porterville College
Porterville College is a public community college in Porterville, California, serving roughly 2,834 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $1,438 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,438
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,301 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,834 41.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.84%
Porterville College: what the data shows
Common questions about Porterville College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Porterville College?
Porterville College is located in Porterville, CA (ZIP 93257).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Porterville College public or private?
Porterville College is a Public institution.
How much does Porterville College cost?
Published tuition: $1,438 in-state, $11,308 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,301.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,113 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,641 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,228 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,825 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,752.
How big is Porterville College?
Total enrollment: 2,834 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Porterville College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.84%.
First-year retention: 50.6%.
What do graduates of Porterville College earn?
Median earnings: $30,202 six years after entry; $36,328 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
35.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Porterville College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (785 completions)
- CIP 190709 (116 completions)
- CIP 450101 (114 completions)
- CIP 300101 (91 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations (71 completions)
- CIP 520201 (46 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (40 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (39 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (33 completions)
- Sociology (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Porterville College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.84%; median earnings $36,328 at 10 years; net price $12,301. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$1,438
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Porterville College was $1,438.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,301
2024 Value
In 2024 Porterville College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,301.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,204 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,301 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,752 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,232 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Porterville College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Porterville College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Porterville 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 | $1,322 | $7,006 | $2,954 |
| 2014 | $1,322 | $7,118 | $2,443 |
| 2015 | $1,322 | $8,098 | $2,587 |
| 2016 | $1,322 | $7,818 | $2,777 |
| 2017 | $1,322 | $7,258 | $1,659 |
| 2018 | $1,322 | $7,286 | $4,573 |
| 2019 | $1,414 | $8,284 | $3,192 |
| 2020 | $1,409 | $9,899 | $3,898 |
| 2021 | $1,409 | $9,359 | $3,988 |
| 2022 | $1,409 | $9,539 | $5,084 |
| 2023 | $1,409 | $10,289 | $3,728 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Porterville College in 2024 is 2,834 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.6%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.67% 100% Completion Time
33.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.67% of students graduating from Porterville College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Porterville College.
Return on Investment
$36,328 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
638.31% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Porterville College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 19.0709: 116 completions
CIP 45.0101: 114 completions
CIP 30.0101: 91 completions
Agricultural Production Operations: 71 completions
CIP 52.0201: 46 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 40 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 39 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 33 completions
Sociology: 25 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 785 completions
Most popular programs at Porterville College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Porterville College graduates.
About
Porterville College is a public institution located in Porterville, CA, offering 36 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,834 students. The institution maintains a 33.84% graduation rate. Approximately 35.17% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Porterville, CA 93257
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.84% graduation rate at Porterville College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Porterville College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $1,438 and average net price is $12,301 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Porterville College earn?
Median earnings are $30,202 six years after entry and $36,328 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Porterville College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Porterville College?
Total enrollment is about 2,834 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Porterville College public or private?
Porterville College is a public institution located in Porterville, CA.
Is Porterville College an HBCU?
No. Porterville College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Porterville College a tribal college?
No. Porterville College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Porterville College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Porterville College reports 78.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Porterville College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Porterville 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
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.