Porterville College

Porterville, CA · Public · offers Associate's degrees

Small suburb

—Acceptance rate
$12,301Average net price / year
34%Graduation rate
$36,328Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
2,834Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$1,438
Out-of-state tuition
$11,308
Total cost of attendance
$20,730
Books & supplies
$1,062
Average net price
$12,301

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,113
$30–48k
$11,641
$48–75k
$13,228
$75–110k
$16,825

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
First-year retention
51%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$30,202
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,328
Median debt (graduates)
—
Students with Pell grants
35%
Students with federal loans
0%

Students

Undergraduates
2,834
Part-time
58%
Women / men
64% / 36%
White
12%
Hispanic
79%
Black
2%
Asian
3%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
25:1
Avg faculty salary
$103,338 / year
Full-time faculty
41%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Website
www.portervillecollege.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Family & Consumer Sciences – 10% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 16% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 2% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 10% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Porterville College cost?

The average net price after grants is $12,301 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $1,438 and the full cost of attendance is $20,730.

How much do Porterville College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $36,328 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.