Porterville College

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Porterville, CA
(559) 791-2200
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What Are the Key Stats for Porterville College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$1,438

Total Enrollment

4,784

Graduation Rate

33.8%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

876

Last reported year

How Porterville College Compares

Mid-sized trade colleges typically enroll 1,000 to 5,000 students, and Porterville College's 4,784 fits that pattern. Graduation at 34% and a $14,733 average net price tell a typical-trade-college story; outliers in either direction are worth noting when you see them.

Where is Porterville College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Porterville College

147 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 45.0101
107 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0103
87 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 30.0101
52 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 19.0709
46 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 52.0201

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Porterville College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the Fire Technology program at Porterville College, 3% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 71% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $17,288 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Fire Technology71%3%3%$17,288
Registered Nursing85%97%95%
Psychiatric Technology75%89%94%
Welding Technology90%

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Porterville College

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Enrollment

Porterville College enrolls 4,784 students. The student body is 63.3% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 51% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Porterville College maintains a 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 51% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Porterville College employs 77 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 6.5% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Porterville College offers programs in 22 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Social Sciences, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In 2025, the college awarded 876 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Porterville College is $1,438 for in-state students and $11,308 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $14,733. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Porterville College achieves a 30.7% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 26.2% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
100 E College Ave
Porterville, CA, 93257
Administrator
Primavera Monarrez
Interim President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,438
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,308
Average Net Price $14,733

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00126800
EIN: 956006644
IPEDS ID: 121363
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