Porterville College

Porterville, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About Porterville College

Porterville College is a mid-sized, public institution in Porterville, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,834 students. 34% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,328.

Open

Acceptance

$12,301

Net price

2,834

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,301

Average net price

$1,438

In-state tuition

$11,308

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$20,730

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,113

$30–48K

$11,641

$48–75K

$13,228

$75–110K

$16,825

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Social Sciences21.5%

Humanities16.2%

Multidisciplinary9.9%

Health & Nursing9.3%

Business8.1%

Criminal Justice8.1%

Computer Science2.7%

Visual & Performing Arts2.3%

Parks & Recreation1.9%

Communications1.8%

After Graduation

$36,328

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,202

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

51%

Retention rate

59%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,021

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,834

Total enrollment

58%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

63%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

79%

White

12%

Two or more races

Asian

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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